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Quality of life in Oberwil (BL) (Basel-Landschaft) — scores, review and neighborhoods

6.6/ 10
Top 10% in SwitzerlandExcellent
Population
10,130
Commune type
Town

Living in Oberwil (BL), a commune of 10130 inhabitants in Canton Basel-Landschaft — with an overall score of 6.6/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.4/10) and Healthcare (9.3/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.4
Air Quality
5.7
Public Transport
5.5
Education & Culture
8.6
Nightlife & Dining
6.5
Nature & Green Spaces
7.9
Healthcare
9.3
Taxation
3.5
Annual Sunshine
3.1
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Family
ExcellentTop 5% in Switzerland
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Young Professional
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
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Retirement
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Nature
Fair
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Oberwil (BL) achieves a compatibility score of 7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (6.1/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Oberwil (BL) excels in Noise (9.4/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Healthcare (9.3/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Education & Culture (8.6/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.1/10), Taxation (3.5/10) — a higher tax burden than average.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Gemeindebibliothek OberwilLibrary
BibliothekLibrary
Primarschule WehrlinSchool
Gymnasium & FMS OberwilSchool
Sekundarschule HüslimattSchool
Schulanlage Am MarbachSchool

Public Transport

Oberwil ZentrumTram Stop
HüslimattTram Stop
StallenTram Stop
HohestrasseBus Stop
BaumgartenwegBus Stop
SchwanenBus Stop
Oberwil GymnasiumBus Stop
Oberwil ZentrumBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Coop VitalityDoctor
Mühlematt ApothekeDoctor
Parfümerie SchläpferDoctor
Dres. med C. Halter und K. KeiserDoctor
Sebnem Merz-AsalDoctor

Guides to read for this area

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

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Basel as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Basel as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Basel in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Basel Close to Nature
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Frequently asked questions about Oberwil (BL)

What's it like to live in Oberwil (BL)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Oberwil (BL) stands out for exceptional noise control, with a score of 9.4—a defining feature for daily comfort. However, tax burden emerges as the weakest dimension at 3.5, alongside limited dining options at 3.0. The commune compensates with notable strengths: air quality scores 6.8, nature access reaches 7.9, and healthcare quality stands at 7.6. Education and transportation register more modestly at 5.2 and 4.0 respectively, while sunshine remains limited at 3.1. Located within the Basel agglomeration and bordered by Bottmingen, Binningen, and Therwil, Oberwil offers residents a serene, low-noise environment with solid green space and health services, yet those prioritizing affordability or vibrant dining scenes may find trade-offs worth considering.
How sunny and clean is the air in Oberwil (BL)?
Oberwil (BL) stands out most notably for its exceptional noise environment, scoring 9.4, yet sunshine remains a significant constraint at 3.1. Air quality is moderately favorable at 6.8, reflecting decent atmospheric conditions for a Basel agglomeration commune. The area's nature access scores 7.9 and health infrastructure reaches 7.6, suggesting residents enjoy reasonable environmental quality beyond air alone. By contrast, limited sunshine and moderate air cleanliness reveal a common tradeoff: while Oberwil offers strong noise protection and fair air standards, its cloudy microclimate limits the brightness residents might seek from a smaller, outer-agglomeration location.
How well-connected is Oberwil (BL)? Transport, schools, dining
Oberwil (BL) records a notably low transport score of 4.0, indicating limited public connectivity despite its location near Basel. Education similarly lags at 5.2, while dining and restaurant options score just 3.0, suggesting fewer amenities in this category. The commune's strongest dimension is air quality at 6.8, followed by nature access at 7.9. Positioned between neighbors Bottmingen, Binningen, and Therwil, Oberwil appears oriented toward residential tranquility rather than urban services. The key tradeoff is clear: residents gain environmental quality and reduced noise pollution but sacrifice convenient access to public transport, educational facilities, and dining establishments.
What are the neighboring communes of Oberwil (BL) and how big is it?
Oberwil (BL) is a commune of 10,130 residents located in the Basel agglomeration within Basel-Country canton. It borders three neighboring communes: Bottmingen, Binningen, and Therwil. The commune excels in noise control, with a notably strong score of 9.4, reflecting a quiet residential environment. Environmental quality also stands out, with air quality scoring 7.9 and health conditions at 7.6. Meanwhile, fiscal attractiveness remains modest at 3.5, and transportation connectivity scores just 4, suggesting limited public transit options. The main tradeoff is between Oberwil's appeal as a peaceful, well-maintained residential area and its relative isolation from regional mobility networks.
Is Oberwil (BL) a tax-friendly municipality?
Oberwil (BL) shows a fiscal score of 3.5, which reflects moderate tax conditions rather than a particularly favorable environment. The municipality's weakest dimension is fiscal policy itself, paired with limited restaurant amenities at 3.0 and minimal sunshine exposure at 3.1. By contrast, noise pollution management stands out strongly at 9.4, while nature access scores 7.9 and health services rank at 7.6. Located near Bottmingen, Binningen, and Therwil in the Basel agglomeration, Oberwil presents a tradeoff between moderate taxation levels and substantial environmental quality, making it better suited to those prioritizing quietness and natural surroundings over fiscal advantages.

Neighboring communes of Oberwil (BL)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.2 %20–64 years 56.8 %65 and over 22.9 %
Density
1,422 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+7.5 %
Vacant housing
1.6 %
New dwellings
1.9 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.6 %
Tertiary employment
89.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 35.7 %Agricultural land 44.2 %Forest 19.6 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Basel-Landschaft (BL)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5192, 7.5535
BFS Number
2771
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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