NSW Property Intelligence
AuburnNSW 2144
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Auburn is home to ~39,333 residents (median age 31), with 50% of households renting.
Rent in Auburn
The median house rent in Auburn is $720/week (241 new leases). Units have a median of $650/week (787 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2144, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $380/wk | $570/wk |
| 2 | $600/wk | $630/wk |
| 3 | $750/wk | $870/wk |
| 4+ | $950/wk | $1008/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Auburn fall in the intake zones of Auburn Public School, Auburn Girls High School, Granville Boys High School, Granville South Creative And Performing Arts High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Auburn Public School#1005 of 2159 in NSW
- Auburn Girls High School#1179 of 2159 in NSW
- Granville Boys High School#1229 of 2159 in NSW
- Granville South Creative And Performing Arts High School#1989 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Auburn has 27 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 5 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Auburn Long Day Child Care Centre, Integricare Preschool Auburn, Kids Early Education Pre-school / LDC.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Auburn Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Berala Shopping Centre. 3 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Auburn (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 365 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 40 | Downward |
| Homicide | 1 | Downward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 98 | Upward |
Development activity
195 development applications were lodged in Auburn over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Auburn — quick answers
What is the median rent in Auburn?
Houses in Auburn (postcode 2144) have a median asking rent of $720/week; units have a median of $650/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Auburn?
Auburn addresses can be zoned for Auburn Public School, Auburn Girls High School, Granville Boys High School, Granville South Creative And Performing Arts High School. Auburn Public School ranks in roughly the top 47% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Auburn?
Auburn has 27 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 5 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Auburn to the Sydney CBD?
From Auburn Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 41 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Auburn?
195 development applications were lodged in Auburn in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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