Thinking about buying your first home in Auburn (2144)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Auburn is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Auburn a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Auburn (2144) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Auburn suits buyers in their late twenties or early thirties who want a walkable, well-connected suburb without paying inner-west prices for a unit. The median unit sits at $565,000, which is accessible relative to much of Sydney, and 85 transport stops within 1.6 km means car-free living is genuinely viable. Auburn Girls High School is a selective option worth noting for families. The median age of 31 and dense amenity count, including 16 cafes and 7 supermarkets nearby, suits younger households who prioritise convenience.
Who would not love it
The SEIFA decile of 2 out of 10 signals real socioeconomic disadvantage, and the composite Stickybeak grade of C reflects that honestly. The safety grade is flagged as insufficient, which is a plain concern, not a footnote. Owner-occupancy sits at just 45 per cent, meaning you would likely be buying into a predominantly renter neighbourhood. The house median of $1,368,500 is steep for what the suburb offers, and first home buyers are not eligible for the FHBAS at that price point.
What to verify before you bid
- The safety grade is marked insufficient in the data. Request a crime statistics breakdown from NSW Police for Auburn's local area command before proceeding. - Unit values fell 0.9 per cent year-on-year across 392 sales. If you are buying a unit, review the strata records carefully for deferred maintenance or special levies. - Confirm the specific block's flood overlay with Cumberland Council, as low-lying parts of Auburn have known drainage constraints not fully captured in postcode-level data.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Auburn?
BOCSAR · AUBURN 2144
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K6,74012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−16%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Cumberland
Within LGA: Cumberland
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT46%795 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES33%561 reports
ASSAULT21%355 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED49%
NON-DOMESTIC51%
Across 343 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Auburn
24
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:50 AEST
Lidcombe station · 3.1 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.7pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Lidcombe station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 166 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$650per week
Sep 2025 · 166 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Lidcombe2141
$800▲$150
1.8 km away
Granville2142
$630▼$20
2.1 km away
Silverwater2128
$420▼$230
3.1 km away
Birrong2143
$600▼$50
3.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2144
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2144. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Cumberland
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Cumberland postcodes, or explore the full Cumberland suburb index.
Auburn is the primary suburb with postcode 2144 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Auburn is the main locality.
Which local government area is Auburn in?
Auburn (2144) is located in the Cumberland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Auburn?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Auburn (2144) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Auburn flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Auburn. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Auburn?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Auburn (2144), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Auburn (2144) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Auburn (2144). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Auburn changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Auburn (2144) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
