Average rent in Auburn - South, NSW — 2026

Auburn - South is part of the Cumberland council area and sits 18km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 8,860 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $435/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 35% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$435/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,860

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Sydney
18 km
Households renting
35%
Separate houses
73%
Flats / apartments
6%
Born overseas
51%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Cumberland

Renting in Auburn - South

Auburn - South runs roughly with the New South Wales state median — renters typically pay $435/week, close to the $424/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (61% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 35% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (73%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 33 and a population around 8,860. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 51% of residents were born overseas. Auburn - South is 18km from Sydney, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Auburn - South?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Auburn - South, NSW was $435. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Auburn - South rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Auburn - South came in at $435 — 3% above. Auburn - South sits 18km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 73% separate houses and 6% flats).
Which suburbs near Auburn - South have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Auburn - South's $435/week (ABS 2021) include Croydon Park - Enfield, Wentworth Falls, Ermington - Rydalmere. Emu Plains - Leonay, Toongabbie - Constitution Hill, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls 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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