Appin vs Wilton, NSW suburb comparison

Appin for investment; Wilton for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AppinWilton

Overall score

Appin

38.8/100

Wilton

47.4/100

Crime rate

Appin

123.5 / 1k

Wilton

43.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Appin

6

Wilton

0

Population

Appin

3,213

Wilton

3,767

Metric leadAppin 2Wilton 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryAppinWilton
Overall score38.8/10047.4/100
Housing (desirability)68.1/10069.4/100
Crime rate123.5 / 1k43.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Parks & reserves34
Public transport stops31132
Walkability30.0/10030.0/100
Nearby amenities60
Planning activity40139
Population3,2133,767
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Appin is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Wilton is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks.

On the data, Appin is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook; Wilton answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Investors may find Appin the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wilton.

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