Auburn Local government area is located in the geographical heart of metropolitan Sydney in New South Wales which is Australia’s most populous and culturally diverse state.

It  does well in business, industry, communication, education, sport, art and culture, holding first place in the Asia-Pacific region for quality of life.

With a population of just over 68,000, Auburn is home to people from over 100 nations.

Incorporating the suburbs of Auburn, Lidcombe , Berala , Regents Park, Silverwater and Homebush Bay it is one of Western Sydney’s strongest growth communities.

Auburn has fast transport links to Sydney’s central business district and beyond, but with much lower business cost. Western Sydney has the fastest growing population and economy in Australia.

With commercial rents in Western Sydney around 40 per cent lower than  comparable premises in the Sydney CBD Auburn is positioned  as a desirable location to establish business.

Auburn’s 2030 Strategy provides the vision for Auburn’s growth over the next 30 years.

Covering just over 30 square kilometres of industrial, commercial, residential and special purpose land Auburn has experienced unheralded economic growth.

The workforce of Western Sydney is highly educated, culturally diverse and multilingual with more than 70 per cent having post-secondary qualifications so if you are looking for the best employees you can find them in Auburn. Almost 75 percent of the population speak languages other than English making Auburn one of the most diverse communities in New South Wales. The region boasts a labour force that is perfect for the demands of the global economy with well trained and highly productive workers who understand the cultures and languages of major Australian trading partners.

Further education is supported in Auburn by campuses of the University of Sydney, Australia’s first University  and colleges of Technical and Further education (TAFE). The Universities and institutions of higher education educate Australians to succeed in the global economy and teach overseas students both in Australia and in their home countries.

Auburn has a diverse economy, with a broad manufacturing base, significant growth in information and communication technologies, wholesaling, recreation and business services, food processing and education industries.

Having developed initially through food processing and manufacturing industries, Auburn has become a global centre for trade, innovation, advanced technology and learning. In the 2007 Western Sydney Industry Awards, five of the seven  business finalists and category winners were Auburn based businesses.

Material and metal fabrication, plastics, food and many other commodities are manufactured for local and overseas markets in the Auburn area. These industries and other businesses make up the companies that have chosen to establish themselves in Auburn.

Auburn Council is proud of its initiatives and has received awards in recognition of its efforts to provide the community with unique opportunities for work, leisure and business development. Council has adopted an Economic Development Statement and action agenda to ensure a health, innovative and adaptable economy that underpins a prosperous community.

It has a vibrant and youthful population that comes from many cultures – proud of its past and excited about its future.  With stable government Auburn Council facilitates a reliable climate for business investment.

For further information contact:

Economic Development Unit

Auburn Council

T: 97351222

F: 96431120

E: businessmatters@auburn.nsw.gov.au

  Auburn Economic Development Statement
  Auburn Economic Profile June Quarter 2008