Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Auburn (NSW)

9 km²

Auburn (NSW) stands out for a very large population, with a high share of renters and a younger age profile than most.

📍 Auburn (NSW), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population39,333▲ +18.8%since 2011 Median age31 yrs▲ +6.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.3%People aged 65 and over10.1%Children under 1517.5%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (19%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)36.4%

Older adults (45–64)19.5%

Children (0–14)17.5%

Youth (15–24)16.5%

Seniors (65+)10.1%

Marital status

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (6%).

Married53%
Never married34%
Divorced6%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Australia at 43%, followed by China (22%) and Nepal (20%).

Australia28.0%

China14.4%

Nepal12.7%

India5.4%

Vietnam1.9%

Philippines1.1%

New Zealand0.4%

Italy0.3%

England0.2%

South Africa0.1%

Language

People using another language at home78.7%

Language used at home

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Mandarin at 30%, followed by English only (26%) and Arabic (22%).

Mandarin14.1%

English only12.2%

Arabic10.5%

Cantonese6.1%

Hindi1.2%

Vietnamese1.1%

Tagalog0.6%

Punjabi0.5%

Italian0.4%

Greek0.3%

Religion

People with no religion17.4%

Religious affiliation

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Islam at 43%, followed by No religion (19%) and Christianity (17%).

Islam43%
No religion19%
Christianity17%
Hinduism15%
Buddhism6%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1262.7%

Highest year of school

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Year 12 at 70%, followed by Year 9 or below (19%) and Year 10 (9%).

Year 1262.7%

Year 9 or below16.8%

Year 108.0%

Year 112.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$580▲ +64.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,533▲ +58.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,440▲ +50.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.7%

Household income distribution

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99929.8%

$650–$1,49927.6%

Under $65017.3%

$3,000–$3,9998.8%

$4,000 or more7.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition14.3%People with a mental health condition3.1%People needing help with daily activities5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Diabetes (19%) and Arthritis (16%).

Other condition5.0%

Diabetes4.7%

Arthritis3.9%

Asthma3.3%

Mental health3.1%

Heart disease2.0%

Cancer1.1%

Lung condition0.6%

Dementia0.6%

Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers5.6%People providing unpaid care8.0%People caring for children unpaid18.5%

Family & Households

Average household size3.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.4%

Family composition

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children21%
One-parent families12%
Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$410▲ +28.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▲ +11.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.20▼ -14.3%since 2011 Households renting49.9%Homes owned outright21.7%Separate (detached) houses42.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Rented at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Owned outright (22%).

Rented52%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Owned outright22%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Flat or apartment at 47%, followed by Separate house (42%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (10%).

Flat or apartment47%
Separate house42%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Other dwelling0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Car (driver) at 47%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Train (19%).

Car (driver)34.5%

Worked at home17.0%

Train13.7%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Walked2.9%

Bus0.7%

Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate11.4%Labour-force participation46.3%Employed full-time42.9%

Industries people work in

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Accommodation & food (10%).

Health care & social assistance16.5%

Retail trade11.3%

Accommodation & food9.2%

Transport & warehousing6.9%

Manufacturing6.8%

Construction6.6%

Administrative & support6.2%

Professional & technical5.1%

Education & training4.7%

Public administration & safety3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Auburn (NSW), the largest group is Labourers at 19%, followed by Professionals (17%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Labourers17.8%

Professionals16.4%

Community & personal service14.2%

Technicians & trades12.5%

Clerical & administrative9.7%

Machinery operators & drivers9.6%

Sales workers9.1%

Managers6.5%

Nearby areas

South Granville Berala Clyde (NSW)Lidcombe Granville (NSW)Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW)Rosehill (NSW)Regents Park (NSW)

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