NSW · Cumberland Council
Auburn, 2144
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Auburn is a larger suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
A younger crowd gives the area energy, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Food and coffee are a real part of local identity, with plenty of places to meet and linger. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while housing affordability and community and employment sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 39,333
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $1,533
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,152 of 12,132
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 41%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 922 / 1,102 / 5,189
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $675
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 361
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,651
- Against the person
- 633
- Against property
- 967
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 67.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 46.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +4.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions427
- Domestic Violence Related Assault167
- Fraud181
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment181
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault176
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 11
- Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
- 1,015
- Al-Faisal CollegeCombined
- Alpha Omega Senior CollegeSecondary
- Auburn Girls High SchoolSecondary
- Auburn North Public SchoolPrimary
- Auburn Public SchoolPrimary
- Auburn West Public SchoolPrimary
- International Maarif Schools of AustraliaCombined
- My Dream Australian AcademyCombined
- St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- Sydney Adventist School - AuburnPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
309 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To Concourse
- Auburn Station
- Cockthorpe Rd At Water St
- Concourse
- PDT South Pde
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
740 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 HEATH STREET AUBURN 2144Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure125 PARK ROAD AUBURN 2144Rejected
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care26 ST JOHNS ROAD AUBURN 2144Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development30 GIBBONS STREET AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia2 20-22 HALL STREET AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Heavy industry317-319 PARRAMATTA ROAD AUBURN 2144Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 WEST STREET AUBURN 2144Rejected
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 HELENA STREET AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Demolition; Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure68-80 ADDERLEY STREET WEST AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 BEATRICE STREET AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure131 PARK ROAD AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)47 SUSAN STREET AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation8 HEVINGTON ROAD AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading1 DUCK STREET AUBURN 2144Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 WELLINGTON ROAD AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Demolition; Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise22 CIVIC ROAD AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure7 ALICE STREET AUBURN 2144Determined
April 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 LILY STREET AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure45 MYALL STREET AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Pub; Hours of operation and trading60 QUEEN STREET AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure192 PARK ROAD AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Specialised Retail Premises11-13 SILVERWATER ROAD AUBURN 2144Determined
- Demolition145 AUBURN ROAD AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16A HEATH STREET AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Demolition48 HALL STREET AUBURN 2144Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia115 RAWSON STREET AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure241 CUMBERLAND ROAD AUBURN 2144Determined
- Demolition; Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industry237 RAWSON STREET AUBURN 2144Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Vehicle repair station; Specialised Retail Premises; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises321-325 PARRAMATTA ROAD AUBURN 2144Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure31 CUMBERLAND ROAD AUBURN 2144Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure234 CUMBERLAND ROAD AUBURN 2144Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)52 CORNWALL ROAD AUBURN 2144Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure121 CARDIGAN STREET AUBURN 2144Determined
- Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure35 NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD AUBURN 2144Determined
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure22 PARK ROAD AUBURN 2144Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)39 COCKTHORPE ROAD AUBURN 2144Operational consent requested
February 2026
- Place of public worship; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia7 EVERLEY ROAD AUBURN 2144Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise98 CHISWICK ROAD AUBURN 2144Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)1 CHISWICK ROAD AUBURN 2144Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure217 AUBURN ROAD AUBURN 2144Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
244 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Peacock Gallery and Arts StudioArts centre
Auburn
- Afghan Traditional BakeryBakery
- B2B Breakfast To BreakfastBakery
123 Auburn Road
- Valiasr BakeryBakery
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
- BarbequesBbq
- D&H Beauty BarBeauty salon
6 Civic Road
- Pinaki Hair and BeautyBeauty salon
37A Queen Street
- Bench (13)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
24 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Angus ParkPark
- Auburn Memorial ParkPark
- Auburn ParkPark
- Bangor ParkPark
- Bardo ParkPark
- Chisholm ReservePark
- Civic ParkPark
- Coronation ParkPark
- Fraser ParkPark
- Grey Box Gum ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 13
- Emergency department
- On site
- Auburn Healthcare Centreclinic
- Auburn HospitalHargrave Roadhospital
- Auburn Smilesdentist
- Centurion HealthcareNorval Streetdoctor
- Cincotta Discount Chemistpharmacy
- DentistCivic Roaddentist
- Dr Khaled Osman -Hall Street Medical CentreHall Streetclinic
- Dr. Mervat Akladious GPclinic
- Family Medical Practiceclinic
- Peak Health Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Auburn Railway Signal BoxGreat Southern and Western Railway, AuburnSHR
- Electricity Substation No 16793 Parramatta Road AuburnSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Auburn Long Day Care CentreNorthumberland Roadchildcare
- Banana Early Learning CentreParramatta Roadchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 34
- Parks (OSM)
- 26
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 64.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 9% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 491st in Australia
- State rank
- 184th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #49 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #135 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 206 Cumberland Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 229 Cumberland Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- AWS Jeweleramenitiesjewelry
- AWS Jewelleryamenities27A Auburn Roadjewelry
- Afghan Traditional Bakeryamenitiesbakery
- Al-Faisal College, Auburn Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Aladdin's Fresh Fruit Juiceamenitiesfast_food
- Alamdar Supermartamenities19 Auburn Roadvariety_store
- Aldiamenitiessupermarket
- Aldi Auburnamenities57-59supermarket
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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