Suburb comparison
Auburn vs Greystanes: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Auburn commands a $54K premium on median property price over Greystanes; Greystanes has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Cumberland
Auburn
2144
Cumberland
Greystanes
2145
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Auburn | Greystanes |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.4%▲ | 9.8% |
FAMILYFamily Greystanes leads on 3 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(-1) | C+▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 2/10 | 7/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 4 | 17▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B▲(0) |
| Median house price | $1.37M | $1.31M |
| Median unit price | $565K | $834K |
| Median weekly rent | $668/wk | $650/wk |
| Annual price growth | +16.0%▲ | +9.0% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Auburn leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 65▲ | 16 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Auburn if...
- Auburn leads on Lifestyle
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose Greystanes if...
- Greystanes leads on Family
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Auburn or Greystanes more expensive?
- Auburn has the higher median house price ($1.37M) compared with $1.31M in Greystanes.
- Which is better for renters — Auburn or Greystanes?
- Median weekly rent is $668/wk in Auburn and $650/wk in Greystanes, making Greystanes the more affordable rental market.
- Is Auburn or Greystanes at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Auburn vs Greystanes?
- Auburn has 4 schools in the postcode, and Greystanes has 17. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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