What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Auburn?

The median apartment in Auburn is $650,000. Including stamp duty ($23,780), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $51,944, or $4,329/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Auburn?

The median house in Auburn is $1,150,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($46,280), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $80,630.

What is the vacancy rate in Auburn?

Auburn currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 35 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Auburn

2144 NSW · 19km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Auburn, NSW 2144 is one of Sydney's most culturally diverse suburbs, located 19km west of the CBD in the Cumberland Council area. Home to over 70 different nationalities with significant Middle Eastern, South Asian, Turkish, Lebanese, Chinese and Korean populations, Auburn represents a vibrant multicultural community where English is spoken at home by less than 30% of residents. The suburb is experiencing significant transformation through urban renewal projects and major infrastructure developments, including the upcoming Sydney Metro West station which will dramatically improve connectivity. Auburn serves as a major transport hub with its railway station connecting the T1 Western Line and T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line, while offering excellent road access via the M4 Western Motorway and Parramatta Road. The area features high-density living with predominantly apartments and units, making it an affordable entry point into the Sydney property market compared to inner city areas. Key amenities include Auburn Central Shopping Centre, Auburn Botanic Gardens with its renowned Japanese and Chinese gardens, Auburn Hospital, and a diverse food scene reflecting the multicultural population. The suburb attracts first home buyers and investors due to its affordability, strong rental demand, and infrastructure-driven growth potential, with property prices showing steady appreciation over recent years.

Major transport hub with excellent rail connectivity and future Sydney Metro West stationOne of Sydney's most culturally diverse communities with rich multicultural amenitiesAffordable housing options compared to inner Sydney suburbsStrong infrastructure development and urban renewal projects underwayAuburn Botanic Gardens provides significant recreational and cultural value

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.1M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$650K

+9.2% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$920K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

35 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.5%

Yield (House)

3.8%

Auction Clearance

72%

Population

28,500

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$4,329/mo

Purchase Price

$650,000

Stamp Duty

$23,780

1st Year Total

$51,944

House

$6,719/mo

Purchase Price

$1,150,000

Stamp Duty

$46,280

1st Year Total

$80,630

Townhouse

$5,494/mo

Purchase Price

$920,000

Stamp Duty

$35,930

1st Year Total

$65,924

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