Average rent in Auburn - Central, NSW — 2026

Auburn - Central runs close to the New South Wales median rent of $424/week, with renters paying around $450/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Auburn - Central from the state norm is its renter density — 49% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 45% separate houses and 45% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 19,487, the median age is 31, and the most common occupation is Labourers. 65% of residents were born overseas. At 17km from Sydney, Auburn - Central typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.