Quality of life in Auswil (Bern): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.0/ 10
Average
Population
440
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Auswil, a commune of 440 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.3/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.3
Air Quality
5.3
Public Transport
0.2
Education & Culture
5.5
Nightlife & Dining
5.7
Nature & Green Spaces
9.0
Healthcare
4.5
Taxation
1.2
Annual Sunshine
4.7
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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Nature
Fair
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Young Professional
Average
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Family
Average
mediantop
Retirement
Average
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Auswil achieves a compatibility score of 6.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.1/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Auswil excels in Noise (9.3/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.2/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (1.2/10, a higher tax burden than average), Healthcare (4.5/10, more limited healthcare access).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schule AuswilSchool

Guides to read for this area

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

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

Frequently asked questions about Auswil

What's it like to live in Auswil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Auswil means quiet: a noise score of 9.3 and nature at 9 define daily life in this Bern commune of 440 residents. Air quality, at 5.3, is moderate rather than exceptional. Transport is the weak point, scoring just 0.2, so a car shapes most journeys. Education sits at 5.5 and dining at 5.7, both middling. Healthcare, at 4.5, is similarly limited, while fiscal pressure is high at 1.2. Sunshine, at 4.7, is modest. Neighboring Rohrbach, Gondiswil and Reisiswil share this rural setting. Explore the map for the full picture.
How sunny and clean is the air in Auswil?
With a nature score of 9.0 and a noise score of 9.3, Auswil stands out for its quiet, green setting. Air quality scores 5.3, a moderate figure that reflects some regional background pollution rather than a local problem. Sunshine sits at 4.7, so expect a fair share of overcast days through the year. Meanwhile, transport access is very limited at 0.2, which keeps traffic low but makes a car more or less essential. Neighboring Rohrbach, Gondiswil and Reisiswil share this rural Bernese character. For a small commune of 440 residents, the trade-off between calm and convenience is clear. Explore the full score breakdown for Auswil on the map to see how each factor compares.
How well-connected is Auswil? Transport, schools, dining
Auswil is remarkably quiet, with a noise score of 9.3, and nature reaches 9.0, so daily life leans strongly toward calm and green surroundings. Air quality sits at 5.3, a moderate figure rather than an outstanding one. Meanwhile, transport connectivity is very limited at just 0.2, meaning car travel likely dominates for most journeys. Dining scores 5.7, offering some local options, while education stands at 5.5. By contrast, healthcare is modest at 4.5, and fiscal attractiveness is low at 1.2. Sunshine reaches 4.7. Neighboring communes include Rohrbach, Gondiswil, and Reisiswil, which may supplement nearby amenities. Explore the full score details on the map to see how Auswil compares.
What are the neighboring communes of Auswil and how big is it?
With a nature score of 9.0 and a noise score of 9.3, Auswil is a quiet rural commune in the canton of Bern. Meanwhile, its transport score is only 0.2, reflecting very limited public connections. The commune has around 440 inhabitants, placing it among the smaller settlements in the region. By contrast, air quality sits at 5.3 and dining at 5.7, both moderate. Notably, Auswil borders Rohrbach, Gondiswil, and Reisiswil, three neighboring communes within the Bernese Mittelland. Its fiscal score of 1.2 is low, while education reaches 5.5. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the area.
Is Auswil a tax-friendly municipality?
Auswil's most striking score is its noise level of 9.3, reflecting a very quiet setting. Air quality is also strong at 5.3, and nature scores 9, so the rural environment performs well. By contrast, fiscal attractiveness is weak at just 1.2, which suggests the commune is not especially tax-friendly. Transport is nearly absent at 0.2, and healthcare sits at 4.5. Meanwhile, education reaches 5.5 and dining 5.7, both moderate. With only 440 residents, Auswil trades fiscal advantage for calm and green surroundings. Neighbours include Rohrbach, Gondiswil and Reisiswil. Explore the full score details on the map to see how Auswil compares.

Neighboring communes of Auswil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.4 %20–64 years 62.3 %65 and over 19.3 %
Density
95 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-4.1 %
Vacant housing
0.5 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
41.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 5 %Agricultural land 84.2 %Forest 10.5 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1367, 7.8287
BFS Number
322
Last updated
7 October 2026

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