Auburn vs Woolshed Flat
Auburn scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woolshed Flat (980) sits above Auburn (962). Auburn skews owner-occupied (82%), Woolshed Flat runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Auburn and Woolshed Flat side by side
| Measure | Auburn | Woolshed Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 0 |
| Population | 668 | 30 |
| Median age | 54 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 529 mm | 494 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Woolshed Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 962). Woolshed Flat also has a higher family-household share (111% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Auburn vs Woolshed Flat: common questions
Does Auburn or Woolshed Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woolshed Flat scores 980 vs 962 in Auburn. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Auburn or Woolshed Flat?
Auburn scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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