Auburn at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
39.3k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Auburn.
The postcode for Auburn is 2144 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Auburn (2144) sits in the Cumberland region of NSW.
Auburn has roughly 39,333 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Auburn scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Auburn's population at 39,333, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
39,333
Median age
31
Family households
72%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
39,333
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2,651
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Auburn.
Local schools for Auburn
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Government School Catchment
Auburn Public School
Auburn Girls High School
Auburn North Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Auburn.
- What is the Auburn postcode?
- Auburn is in the 2144 postcode, in NSW, in the Cumberland Council region.
- Where is Auburn?
- Auburn is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2144. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Cumberland Council region.
- What is the average rent in Auburn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Auburn?
- There are 20 schools serving Auburn on this page, including St John's Catholic Primary School, Trinity Catholic College, Alpha Omega Senior College.
- How walkable is Auburn?
- Auburn has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Auburn?
- Auburn is close to Auburn South, Clyde, Blaxcell, South Granville, Silverwater.
- What is the population of Auburn?
- The population of Auburn is approximately 39,333 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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