Overall score
Appin
38.1/100
Wilton
51.3/100
Appin vs Wilton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Wilton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AppinWilton
Crime rate
Appin
123.5 / 1k
Wilton
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Appin
23
Wilton
0
Population
Appin
3,213
Wilton
3,767
Metric leadAppin 3Wilton 73 tiedacross 13 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.
| Category | Appin | Wilton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.5 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 132 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 151 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 11.9% |
| Population | 3,213 | 3,767 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
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, plus a calmer planning outlook; Wilton answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Investors may find Appin the better fit, while retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wilton.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.