Question 1

Is Auburn a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Auburn is a small historic town in the Clare Valley, set among rolling vineyards and farming country with well-preserved stone buildings and a compact, tree-lined main street. The Riesling Trail passes through the town, with the Old Auburn Railway Station marking the trail entrance, so it works well as a base for walkers and cyclists visiting cellar doors and country lanes. The village feel is supported by local shops, a pub, regular community events and accommodation ranging from boutique stays and heritage cottages to larger rural properties.

With 668 residents, a median age of 54 and a median household income of $1,218 a week (about $63,300 a year), community life is dominated by couples; couple families without children are 60.7% and those with children 27.9%, together 88.6% of families. About 84% of homes are owner-occupied and 16.2% are rented. That mix points to an established, settled place that will suit people after a quieter rural lifestyle, active walkers and cyclists, or those wanting village-scale living; whether it suits you depends on what you value.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Auburn?

Accepted Answer

Auburn 5451 hasn't had enough recent sales or rentals to publish reliable house or unit prices or average rents. Without those figures, and with only the local household income recorded at the last Census, it isn't possible to describe how expensive it is to live in Auburn 5451 compared with what people locally earned at the last Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Auburn a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Auburn (SA 5451) rose a solid 8.5% over the past 12 months, so the capital value side of the market was the clear movement recorded for the year. For someone focused on capital growth, that 8.5% change is the relevant number to consider.

There isn't enough recent data on unit values or on how rents moved over the same period to draw conclusions about rental income or the unit market here. Whether the recorded house value rise makes Auburn the right investment for you depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	8.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	110	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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