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Auburn

32 km²

A well-connected hub in Greater Sydney's west, Auburn is a highly accessible urban centre. It is a place where almost every resident lives within a short walk of public transport, parks, and daily essentials. This high level of convenience makes it a very walkable community compared to the rest of the state. While it serves as a major residential and transit point, it also supports a distinct First Nations population with a typical age and income profile that differs from national trends.

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older, with a typical age of 30. They have a very low unemployment rate of 6.3%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%, and typical personal incomes that are much higher than most similar areas.

676 First Nations people

30 yrs Median age Here 30 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

25.9% Year 12 Here 25.9% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

6.3% Unemployment Here 6.3% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$720 Median income Here $720 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,552 Household income Here $1,552 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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Auburn is very walkable, with a score of 7.7 that is a little above the state average. Nearly every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport (99.9%), and 88.2% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 67.7%.

7.7 Walk score

6.8 Types ≤15 min