Auburn - Central
Statistical Area - sa2

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 21,323 as of November 2025. This figure shows an increase of 1,836 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,487. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates of 21,310 in June 2024 and 238 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density of 5,716 persons per square kilometer, placing Auburn - Central in the top 10% nationally by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 9.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan averages, indicating strong growth leadership. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, significant population growth is forecasted for Auburn - Central, with an expected increase of 7,784 persons by 2041 based on current trends, representing a total gain of 36.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Auburn Central has seen approximately 44 new home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 220 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.3 people move to the area each year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $245,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $27.1 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Auburn Central records significantly lower building activity, 77.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. The dwelling approval rate is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 66.0% standalone homes and 34.0% attached dwellings, offering a mix of housing options across price brackets.

The area has approximately 565 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. By 2041, Auburn Central is expected to grow by 7,744 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Auburn - Central has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones include North Village Auburn Square Stage 2, Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Auburn, Auburn Village Mixed-Use Development, and Auburn Square Stage 1, with the following list providing more details on those most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Auburn - Central lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Auburn - Central has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 7.5% as of June 2025. The area experienced a 1.3% employment growth in the past year.

It has 9,835 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 45.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food, with the latter showing strong specialization. Professional & technical jobs are under-represented, at 5.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data. Over June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, while labour force grew by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.8 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific projections suggesting local growth of approximately 6.5%% over five years and 13.6% over ten years for Auburn - Central.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2022 shows median income in Auburn - Central was $35,300 and average income was $43,564. This is lower than national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average). In Greater Sydney, median income was $56,994 and average income was $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since June 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $39,751 (median) and $49,057 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from August 2021 shows individual incomes at the 8th percentile ($571 weekly), while household incomes are at the 39th percentile. Income brackets indicate 32.5% of Auburn - Central's population falls within the $1,500-$2,999 income range, similar to metropolitan regions (30.9%). 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 latest Census evaluated dwellings in Auburn - Central with 44.7% being houses and 55.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Auburn - Central was at 23.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.8% and rented dwellings at 52.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,056, below the Sydney metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Auburn - Central was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Auburn - Central's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,056 than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 comprise the remaining 26.9%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households at 11.7%. The median household size is 3.4 people, 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

In Auburn - Central trail region, 31.2% of residents aged 15 years or older hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 39.9%. This disparity suggests potential for educational advancement and skill improvement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational pathways account for 21.4% of qualifications among those aged 15 years or older, with advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 9.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 38.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes tertiary education (10.4%), primary education (9.0%), and secondary education (6.9%). Auburn - Central has a robust network of nine schools educating approximately 5,197 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1032) offering balanced educational opportunities. The area's mix includes three primary, five secondary, and one K-12 school. It functions as an education hub with 24.4 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 10.8, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Public transport analysis shows 80 active transport stops operating within Auburn - Central. These include a mix of train and bus stops serviced by 25 individual routes. Collectively, they provide 4,471 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 114 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 638 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 shows excellent results across Auburn - Central, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be very low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 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. About 84.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 83.5% across Greater Sydney. As of June 2021, 10.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (around 2,326 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with 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 noted for its cultural diversity. As of a report dated June 2021, 70.5% of its population was born overseas, with 87.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Auburn-Central, as per the same report, is Islam, practiced by 44.7% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 23.4%.

In terms of ancestry or country of birth of parents, the top three groups in Auburn-Central are 'Other', comprising 46.9%, Chinese at 21.0%, and Lebanese at 6.5%. This compares to regional averages of 29.9%, 7.7%, and 3.8% respectively for these groups. Notably, Korean (1.6%), Indian (5.7%), and Sri Lankan (0.6%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Auburn-Central compared to the region as a whole (Korean: 7.7%, Indian: 4.3%, Sri Lankan: 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 percentage of residents aged 25-34 (23.6%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.2%). This proportion of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and the present, the percentage of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 5.8% to 6.5%, while the percentages for those aged 15-24 and 45-54 have decreased from 16.7% to 15.6% and 10.2% to 9.2%, respectively. Demographic projections indicate that by 2041, Auburn-Central's age profile will change significantly, with the 45-54 age group expected to grow by 1,176 people (60%), from 1,951 to 3,128 residents.