Wollongong City Council
Appin
Appin at a glance
Median house
$1,175,000
+0.9% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,213
Median age 33
About
Welcome to Appin.
Appin is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,175,000
+0.9% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
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
$1,175,000
+0.9% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
3,213
Median age: 33
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.68%
Based on $1,175,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.39%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+0.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +0.9%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+5%
2026
$1.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,213
Median age
33
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
183
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Appin Public School
Douglas Park Public School
Wilton Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Appin.
- What is the median house price in Appin?
- The median house price in Appin, NSW 2560 is $1,175,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +0.9%.
- What is the Appin postcode?
- Appin is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Appin has approximately 3,213 residents. 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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