Average rent in Auburn - North, NSW2026

Auburn - North sits in the Cumberland local government area, 16km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 10,592 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $380/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 61% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$380/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,592

ABS 2021

Median age
30
Distance to Sydney
16 km
Households renting
61%
Separate houses
16%
Flats / apartments
80%
Born overseas
75%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Cumberland

Renting in Auburn - North

Auburn - North comes in below the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $380/week — about 10% under the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 61% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 16% separate houses and 80% flats. Population is 10,592, median age 30, and the most common occupation is Labourers. 75% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 16km from Sydney. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Auburn - North?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Auburn - North, NSW was $380. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Auburn - North rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Auburn - North sat at $380 — 10% below the state average. The suburb is 16km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (16% separate houses, 80% flats here).
Which suburbs near Auburn - North have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Auburn - North's $380/week (ABS 2021) include Orange - North, Regents Park, Rosehill - Harris Park. Port Macquarie - West, Eastlakes, Campbelltown - Woodbine sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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