Appin vs Wilton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,175,000 and $1,077,000. Wilton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wilton (median $1,077,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Appin ($1,175,000). Over the past year, Wilton (+2.6%) ran 1.7 percentage points ahead of Appin (+0.9%) on house-price growth.
Wilton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wilton (997) sits above Appin (967).
For buyers
Wilton is the lower entry point at $1,077,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wilton carries both higher gross yield (3.81% vs 2.79%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Wilton edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 967).
Common questions
Is Appin or Wilton cheaper to buy in?
Wilton has the lower median house price at $1,077,000, roughly 9% below Appin ($1,175,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Appin or Wilton?
Over the past 12 months, Wilton grew +2.6% vs +0.9% in Appin, a gap of 1.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Appin or Wilton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wilton scores 997 vs 967 in Appin. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Appin or Wilton?
Wilton scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Appin or Wilton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Wilton vs 2.79% in Appin. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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