Appin
NSW 2560 · Wollondilly
3,213 (2021) → 3,837 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wollondilly local government area (est. 61,661 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Appin is a high growth suburb in Wollondilly, NSW 2560, about 52km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.20M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 16/100, and is about 16km inland. Appin has an overall score of 28/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.02%), New Zealand (1.06%), Scotland (0.47%), Fiji (0.34%), Germany (0.34%)
Top languages: Arabic (1.28%), Spanish (0.44%), Croatian (0.4%), Serbian (0.4%), Hindi (0.37%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Appin Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 988
Nearby (within 10km)
- Douglas Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1005
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Appin
Is Appin safe?
Appin has a residential safety score of 73/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,696 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Appin?
In Appin, the median house price is $1.20M. Median weekly house rent is $610.
How far is Appin from Sydney CBD?
Appin is about 52.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 169 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Appin?
Appin has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 988 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Appin?
Appin has a transport score of 16/100 and 16 bus stops.