Quality of life in Anwil (Basel-Landschaft): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.8/ 10
Fair
Population
498
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Anwil, a commune of 498 inhabitants in Canton Basel-Landschaft. With an overall score of 5.8/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.5/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.5
Air Quality
5.7
Public Transport
2.5
Education & Culture
6.2
Nightlife & Dining
5.7
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
5.7
Taxation
3.0
Annual Sunshine
4.4
Cantonal average

These scores summarise the living environment where residents actually live, not across the whole municipal territory. The map, by contrast, colours the territory: a highly rated commune can still show large, often uninhabited areas with weaker values.

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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Anwil achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.1/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Anwil excels in Noise (9.5/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.5/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (3/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (4.4/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

PrimarschuleSchool

Public Transport

Anwil AusserdorfBus Stop
Anwil DorfBus Stop
TalweiherBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

Considering buying property in Anwil or moving to Canton Basel-Landschaft? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Anwil

What's it like to live in Anwil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Anwil means trading urban convenience for exceptional calm and green surroundings. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 2.5, so a car is effectively essential here. Fiscalite is also low at 3, and ensoleillement reaches only 4.4. The strongest assets are noise and nature, both at 9.5, meaning remarkably quiet streets and abundant landscape. Air quality, restaurants, and healthcare each sit at 5.7, while education scores 6.2. Neighboring Kienberg, Oltingen, and Wenslingen share this rural character. Thus Anwil suits nature lovers and retirees seeking stillness over connectivity, rather than young professionals dependent on frequent public transport or families prioritizing varied local amenities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Anwil?
Anwil records a striking nature score of 9.5, the highest in its profile, alongside an equally strong noise score of 9.5. Air quality, however, is the weakest environmental dimension at just 5.7, matching the scores for healthcare and restaurants. Sunshine is also modest at 4.4, so the commune cannot be described as especially bright. Transport is the lowest score overall at 2.5, and fiscal attractiveness sits at 3.0, while education reaches 6.2. Thus, clean air is only partially supported by the data, despite the quiet setting. Neighboring communes include Kienberg, Oltingen, and Wenslingen. With its quiet, nature-rich character, Anwil best suits nature lovers rather than families or young professionals seeking strong transport links.
How well-connected is Anwil? Transport, schools, dining
Anwil’s most striking score is its 9.5 for both noise and nature, yet transport is the weakest dimension at just 2.5, meaning connections are limited and car use is likely essential. Schools score 6.2, while dining, air, and healthcare each sit at 5.7. Fiscal attractiveness is low at 3.0, and sunshine reaches only 4.4. Neighboring communes Kienberg, Oltingen, and Wenslingen are nearby, but public transport remains sparse. Thus, Anwil suits nature lovers and retirees seeking quiet surroundings rather than young professionals or families dependent on frequent transit links.
What are the neighboring communes of Anwil and how big is it?
Anwil scores 9.5 for both quiet and nature, its most striking strengths, yet transport is the weakest dimension at just 2.5. Fiscal pressure is also notable, with a taxation score of 3.0, while air quality, restaurants, and healthcare each sit at 5.7. Education reaches 6.2, and sunshine is limited at 4.4. The commune is small, with a population of 498, located in the Aarau-Olten agglomeration within Basel-Country. Its neighboring communes are Kienberg, Oltingen, and Wenslingen. Thus, Anwil suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm surroundings rather than commuters or families prioritizing connectivity and services.
Is Anwil a tax-friendly municipality?
Anwil scores only 3.0 for fiscal attractiveness, making taxation its weakest dimension. Thus, residents should not expect a tax-friendly environment here. The commune's strongest assets lie elsewhere: noise levels and nature both score 9.5, reflecting a remarkably quiet, green setting. Education follows at 6.2, while air quality, restaurant options, and healthcare each register 5.7. Ensoleillement sits at 4.4, and transport connectivity is notably low at 2.5, meaning car dependency is likely. With roughly 498 residents, Anwil borders Kienberg, Oltingen, and Wenslingen. Given this profile, the commune suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquillity rather than young professionals or families prioritizing fiscal advantages or frequent public transport.

Neighboring communes of Anwil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 22.1 %20–64 years 61.3 %65 and over 16.6 %
Density
140 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-5.3 %
Vacant housing
0.4 %
New dwellings
3.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
54.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 8.1 %Agricultural land 63.5 %Forest 27.2 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Basel-Landschaft (BL)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.4497, 7.9411
BFS Number
2841
Last updated
7 October 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10