Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wilton vs Appin.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,077,000 and $1,175,000. Wilton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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.

Wilton scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), 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).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsWilton vs Appin

Common questions

Is Wilton or Appin 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, Wilton or Appin?

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 Wilton or Appin 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, Wilton or Appin?

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, Wilton or Appin?

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

Wilton
Metric
Appin

Price & Market

$1,077,000
Median house
$1,175,000
$380,160
Median unit
$316,800
+2.6%
Annual growth (house)
+0.9%
Days on market

Rental

$790/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$630/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$500/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
75
3,767
Population
3,213
34
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
20
997
Avg ICSEA
967

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).