Auburn - Central, NSW 2566
Close to everything Sydney offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $450/wk Median
- 49.5% Renters
Auburn - Central Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 19.5k
- Median age
- 31
- Median weekly rent
- $450
- To the CBD
- 17.1km
- Walkability
- 7.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 10
ABS 2021 Census
Auburn - Central Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Auburn - Central is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 19,487 residents, a substantial 49.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $450 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Auburn - Central
Auburn - Central Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Auburn - Central Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Auburn - Central
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Auburn - Central
Real questions renters ask before moving to Auburn - Central.
Is Auburn - Central walkable?
Auburn - Central carries a walkability score of 7.9/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
What's the community like in Auburn - Central?
Locals describe Auburn - Central as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 19,487, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Auburn - Central?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Auburn - Central is $450. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $450 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Auburn - Central from the Sydney CBD?
Auburn - Central is approximately 17km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 27-42 minutes.
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