Suburb comparison
Auburn vs Greystanes — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Auburn commands a $54K premium on median property price over Greystanes; Greystanes has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Cumberland
Auburn
2144
Cumberland
Greystanes
2145
Choose Auburn if...
- Auburn leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Greystanes if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Auburn or Greystanes more expensive?
- Auburn has the higher median house price ($1.37M) compared with $1.31M in Greystanes.
- Which is better for renters — Auburn or Greystanes?
- Median weekly rent is $668/wk in Auburn and $650/wk in Greystanes, making Greystanes the more affordable rental market.
- Is Auburn or Greystanes at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Auburn vs Greystanes?
- Auburn has 4 schools in the postcode, and Greystanes has 17. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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