Moving to Auburn NSW 2144
What the official numbers say about living in Auburn — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $410 a week, against a median household income of $1,533 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Auburn grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (33,122 → 39,333 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Nepal, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Nepali, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Auburn scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (52% of workers), while 23% work from home.
Nearest train station: Auburn, 600 m north-east.
Nearest metro station: Bankstown, 7.1 km south.
Nearest light rail stop: Rosehill Gardens, 4 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 4.8 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rydalmere Ferry Wharf, 4.2 km north.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 8.6 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 17 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 63 schools · 47 cafes & restaurants · 16 supermarkets · 71 parks — see them all on the Auburn profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Auburn Public School 200 m · Al-Faisal College 300 m · Alpha Omega Senior College 400 m · Trinity Catholic College 400 m · St John's Catholic Primary School 650 m · Sydney Adventist School Auburn 700 m · Auburn West Public School 1.2 km · Auburn Girls High School 1.3 km
Groceries: Aldi 250 m · Gima Supermarket 400 m · Sohrab Supermarket 400 m · Millet Supermarket 450 m · Woolworths Auburn 450 m · Aldi Auburn 450 m · A J supermarket 1.6 km · Woolworths Lidcombe 1.7 km
Parks and reserves: Auburn Memorial Park 550 m · Coronation Park 650 m · Civic Park 650 m · Pine Park 700 m · Northumberland Reserve 750 m · Harold Moon Reserve 950 m · Bardo Park 950 m · Wyatt Park 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Auburn, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Superb Fairy-wren · Noisy Miner · Australian Raven · Rainbow Lorikeet · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Auburn, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn here | 39,333 | — | 2/10 | 7% |
| Berala | 8,757 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| South Granville | 5,829 | — | 1/10 | 15% |
| Lidcombe | 23,663 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Silverwater | 3,600 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Granville | 16,716 | — | 3/10 | 9% |
| Regents Park | 4,990 | — | 3/10 | 9% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cumberland — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Blaxland — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2144 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Auburn profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $410 a week.
The population grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 33,122 people to 39,333. It sits about 17 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Auburn station is roughly 0.6 km away. Local government is Cumberland council, and the federal seat is Blaxland.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Auburn vs Lidcombe · Auburn vs Granville.
Nearby guides: Berala · South Granville · Lidcombe · Silverwater · Granville · Regents Park.
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