Auburn at a glance
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
14.8k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Auburn.
The postcode for Auburn is 3123 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Auburn (3123) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria.
Auburn has roughly 14,834 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Auburn scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 11 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Auburn's population at 14,834, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
14,834
Median age
36
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$353/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,834
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
66
100
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
Swinburne Senior Secondary College
Auburn South Primary School
Auburn High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Auburn.
- What is the Auburn postcode?
- Auburn is in the 3123 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- Where is Auburn?
- Auburn is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3123. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Auburn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $353.
- What schools are in Auburn?
- There are 20 schools serving Auburn on this page, including Swinburne Senior Secondary College, St Joseph's School, Auburn South Primary School.
- How walkable is Auburn?
- Auburn has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Auburn?
- Auburn is close to Auburn South, Hawthorn East, Glenferrie South, Hawthorn, Camberwell North.
- What is the population of Auburn?
- The population of Auburn is approximately 14,834 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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