Appin, NSW 2560 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Appin is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2560, home to 3,213 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,213
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,423 /week
- Median personal income
- $971 /week
- Median family income
- $2,507 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollondilly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Appin Public School
- Douglas Park Public School
- Wilton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 11 bus stops
- Appin Rd Opp St Bede's Catholic Church
- St Marks Anglican Church, Church St
- Church St Opp Kennedy St
- Appin Rd Opp Macquariedale Rd
- Appin Rd At Macquariedale Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 59.1% of the 1,324 resolvable premises in Appin. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 59.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 31.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 9.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,031 across postcode 2560 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,882 violent offences, 1,509 theft, 696 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Appin?
Appin (NSW 2560) had 3,213 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Wollondilly local government area.
What is the median rent in Appin?
The median advertised rent in Appin is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Appin?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Appin covering government sectors. Nearest include: Appin Public School (0.5 km), Douglas Park Public School (7.3 km), Wilton Public School (9.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Appin?
Appin is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (59.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Appin?
Across postcode 2560, 6,031 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,882), theft (1,509), property damage (696). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Appin?
In Appin, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Appin?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Appin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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