Appin (NSW)

Appin lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Appin (NSW) statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,775. This reflects a growth of 562 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,213. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,423 in June 2024, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 156 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 37 persons per square kilometer. The Appin (NSW) (SA2) has seen a growth rate of 17.5% since the 2021 Census, surpassing both the state's growth rate of 7.6% and the metropolitan area's growth. This growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Future population trends predict exceptional growth for the Appin (NSW) (SA2), placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 9,005 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 234.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Appin among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Appin has received around 44 dwelling approvals per year on average over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 222 homes. Up to FY-26, 38 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.9 new residents arrived per new home built between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction value of new homes was $462,000.

In FY-26, $1.1 million in commercial approvals were registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Appin has 16.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 95th percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 87.0% standalone homes and 13.0% medium and high-density housing. As of around 46 people per approval, Appin reflects a developing area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Appin is expected to grow by 8,839 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Appin has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include the Appin Mine Ventilation and Access Project, Appin Road Upgrade and Safety Improvements, Appin Land Release Precinct, and Brooks Point Road, Appin. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Appin rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Appin has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.1% as of September 2025.

This rate is lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation in Appin is high at 69.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Construction employment is notably high, at 1.9 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented, with only 4.8% of Appin's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 6.7%, while labour force grew by 6.9%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. Statewide, as of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Appin's industry mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.0% in five years and 12.6% in ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation and does not account for localized population changes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023. Appin's median income among taxpayers was $56,742, with an average of $70,058. These figures were slightly above the national average and compared to Greater Sydney's levels of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $61,769 and average $76,265, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023. Census 2021 data showed Appin's household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly nationally, between the 75th and 88th percentiles. Income distribution revealed that 37.1% (1,400 individuals) earned $1,500-$2,999 weekly, consistent with metropolitan trends at 30.9%. Notably, 35.6% earned above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 16.7% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Appin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Appin's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.1% houses and 3.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 94.1% houses and 5.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Appin was at 26.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.1% and rented ones at 16.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,318. Median weekly rent in Appin was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $415. Nationally, Appin's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Appin features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.7% of all households, including 51.9% couples with children, 21.3% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households at 12.9% and group households at 1.3%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Educational outcomes in Appin fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 45.5% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (34.9%). Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 13.8% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.8% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Analysis of public transport in Appin shows 17 active transport stops currently operating, all providing bus services. Six unique routes serve these stops, offering a total of 221 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 239 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 31 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Appin is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Appin demonstrates above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population.

However, this rate is higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 55% of Appin's total population (~2,062 people) has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.5 and 6.8% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.8%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 68.7% across Greater Sydney. Appin has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.8% (369 people) than Greater Sydney's 16.5%. While health outcomes among seniors in Appin require more attention, they present some challenges that need to be addressed.

Appin is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Appin's population shows low cultural diversity, with 88.8% born in Australia, 93.2% being citizens, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 57.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 63.0%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (33.3%), English (27.7%), and Irish (6.6%).

Notably, Maltese (1.8% vs regional 2.3%), Croatian (1.0% vs 0.7%), and Lebanese (1.1% vs 0.7%) are overrepresented in Appin compared to the region.

Appin's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Appin's median age is 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Appin has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (18.1%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.4%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is notably higher than the national figure of 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population share of those aged 35 to 44 has increased from 15.8% to 17.4%, while the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 6.2% to 5.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes for Appin's population. The strongest projected growth is in the 5-14 age cohort, with a forecast increase of 217%, adding 1,485 residents and reaching a total of 2,169.