Auburn - Central

Auburn - Central lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Auburn - Central's population is around 21,323 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,836 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,487 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,310 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 238 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,716 persons per square kilometer, placing Auburn - Central in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Auburn - Central's growth rate of 9.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area rates, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Auburn - Central is forecasted to have a significant population increase, expanding by 7,784 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall gain of 36.3% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Auburn - Central when compared nationally

Auburn-Central has seen approximately 44 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 220 homes. As of FY-26, 12 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.3 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that supply is lagging behind demand, which typically results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $245,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

In this financial year, $27.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Auburn-Central records significantly lower building activity, at 77.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 66.0% standalone homes and 34.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix providing options across different price points.

Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests at Census (45.0%), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 565 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Future projections show Auburn-Central adding 7,744 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Auburn - Central has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include North Village Auburn Square Stage 2, Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Auburn, 1A-1B Queen Street Auburn Development, and Auburn Village Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment drivers in Auburn - Central are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Auburn - Central's workforce is well-educated with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 7.4% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the past year.

In September 2025, 9,942 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 3.3%, which is 1.1 percentage points higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was significantly lower at 45.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Notably, the area had a concentration in accommodation & food that was 1.9 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services were under-represented, with only 5.7% of Auburn - Central's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.2%, while labour force grew by 3.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by only 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-November-25, NSW employment had contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Auburn - Central's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Auburn - Central SA2 is $35,300, with an average of $43,564, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $39,751 (median) and $49,057 (average). Census data shows individual incomes at the 8th percentile ($571 weekly), while household income is at the 39th percentile. The earnings profile indicates that 32.5% of residents (6,929 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 77.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 32nd percentile.

Auburn - Central features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Auburn - Central, as per the latest Census, consisted of 44.7% houses and 55.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Auburn - Central stood at 23.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.8% and rented ones at 52.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,056, below the Sydney metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Auburn - Central's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,056 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Auburn - Central features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.1% of all households, including 38.0% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.9%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households comprising 11.7%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Auburn - Central aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Auburn, as of Central trail regional benchmarks, indicate that 31.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 39.9% in the SA3 area. This difference suggests potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational pathways account for 21.4% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 9.7%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 38.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in tertiary education, 9.0% in primary education, and 6.9% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transportation in Auburn - Central shows that there are currently 80 operational transport stops. These stops offer a combination of train and bus services, with 25 individual routes serving them collectively. Each week, these routes facilitate approximately 4,471 passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing within an average distance of 114 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 638 trips per day, which translates to roughly 55 weekly trips per individual stop.

Auburn - Central's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data for Auburn - Central shows exceptional results, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (~9,936 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are diabetes and arthritis, affecting 4.7 and 3.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority (84.6%) report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 83.5%. As of 2019, approximately 10.9% of Auburn - Central's population is aged 65 and over, totaling 2,326 people. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, largely mirroring the general population's health profile.

Auburn - Central is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Auburn-Central, located in Australia's Greater Sydney region, is one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. As of a report published on 12th June 2021, 70.5% of Auburn-Central's population was born overseas and 87.3% spoke a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Auburn-Central, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics' 2016 Census data, is Islam, with 44.7% of residents identifying as Muslim, compared to the regional average of 23.4%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups in Auburn-Central are 'Other', at 46.9%, which is higher than the regional average of 29.9%, Chinese at 21.0%, and Lebanese at 6.5%. Some other ethnic groups show notable differences compared to regional averages: Korean residents make up 1.6% in Auburn-Central, while regionally they comprise 7.7%; Indian residents are 5.7% versus the regional average of 4.3%; Sri Lankan residents are at 0.6%, slightly higher than the regional average of 0.5%.

Auburn - Central hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Auburn-Central has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Auburn-Central has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.6%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 5.8% to 6.5%, while the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has decreased from 16.7% to 15.6% and the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has dropped from 10.2% to 9.2%. Demographic projections suggest that Auburn-Central's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand considerably, increasing by 1,176 people (60%) from 1,951 to 3,128.