Appin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,213
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Appin.
The postcode for Appin is 2560 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Appin (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Appin has roughly 3,213 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Appin scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Appin's population at 3,213, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,213
Median age
33
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
3,213
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
38
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Appin.
Local schools for Appin
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Government School Catchment
Appin Public School
Douglas Park Public School
Wilton Public School
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Frequently asked
About Appin.
- What is the Appin postcode?
- Appin is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Appin?
- Appin is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2560. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Appin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Appin?
- There are 20 schools serving Appin on this page, including Appin Public School, Douglas Park Public School, Wilton Public School.
- How walkable is Appin?
- Appin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Appin?
- Appin is close to Gilead, Douglas Park, Wilton, Wedderburn, Menangle.
- What is the population of Appin?
- The population of Appin is approximately 3,213 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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