Appin vs Wilton
Wilton (median $1,077,000) is roughly 8% 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.
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Appin and Wilton side by side
| Measure | Appin | Wilton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,175,000 | $1,077,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $380,160 |
| House price change, 12 months | +0.9% | +2.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $790/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 100 |
| Population | 3,213 | 3,767 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 817 mm | 752 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
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, 8% 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).
Appin vs Wilton: common questions
Is Appin or Wilton cheaper to buy in?
Wilton has the lower median house price at $1,077,000, roughly 8% 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.
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