Auburn Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Auburn, NSW 2144 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2026 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$666,000
2026 data
Gross Rental Yield
3.2%
Weekly Rent
$410
Renter Demand
70%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
Low — tight market
Population
39,333
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State NSW
Postcode 2144
Median house price $666,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $410/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 3.2% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 69.7%
Vacancy rate 0.93%
Population 39,333
Median household income $79,716/yr
Owner-occupied 30.3%
Median age 31 yrs
Total dwellings 7,859

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 64

Auburn shows above-average reported crime compared with other NSW suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: NSW police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.9%) — tight rental market
High renter proportion (70%) — strong rental demand base
⚠️ Higher reported crime (64 incidents/1,000 residents) — NSW reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: NSW_FairTrading_BondLodgements. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 4
Primary 3
Secondary 1
Schools in Auburn
Auburn North Public School Primary · Government
Auburn Public School Primary · Government
Auburn West Public School Primary · Government
Auburn Girls High School Secondary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🏷️ Recent Sales

Actual settled transactions — the most recent sales recorded in this suburb.

Address Sold Price Type Land
9 Marion St, Auburn NSW 2144 2026-06-10 $670,000 Residence
188 South Pde, Auburn NSW 2144 2026-06-10 $570,000 Residence
5 West St, Auburn NSW 2144 2026-06-09 $2,016,000 Residence 539 m²
12 Northumberland Rd, Auburn NSW 2144 2026-06-09 $625,000 Residence 107 m²
93 Auburn Rd, Auburn NSW 2144 2026-06-05 $437,000 Residence
21 Albert Rd, Auburn NSW 2144 2026-06-05 $1,905,000 Residence 1,012 m²
6 Park Rd, Auburn NSW 2144 2026-06-05 $690,000 Residence 123 m²
93 Auburn Rd, Auburn NSW 2144 2026-06-02 $510,000 Residence
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Source: NSW Valuer-General. Individual settled sales, most recent first.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Auburn's 3.2% gross rental yield is above the NSW median of 2.1%, across 1,679 NSW suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in NSW by price range, ranked by yield:

Bringelly, NSW
4.3% yield
$610,900
Chippendale, NSW
4.3% yield
$625,000
Menangle Park, NSW
4.3% yield
$603,000
Bringelly, NSW
4.2% yield
$625,000
Holroyd, NSW
4.1% yield
$575,000
Austral, NSW
4.0% yield
$680,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $666,000
Deposit (20%) $133,200
Loan (80% LVR) $532,800
Weekly rent $410/wk
Annual rent income $21,320/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auburn a good suburb to invest in?

Auburn has a high renter proportion (70%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Auburn?

The median house price in Auburn is approximately $666,000 based on 2026 public data.

What is the rental yield in Auburn?

The indicative gross rental yield in Auburn is 3.2%, based on a median weekly rent of $410 against a median price of $666,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Auburn compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Auburn against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Auburn a safe suburb?

Auburn shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in NSW, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 64 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Auburn?

Auburn has 4 known schools, including Auburn North Public School, Auburn Public School, Auburn West Public School, Auburn Girls High School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

PropertyScoutAU uses public and government datasets where available, including price, demographic and rental indicators. Coverage varies by suburb and some fields may be estimated or unavailable. See our data sources page for full details.

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