Epping vs Telopea
The verdict
Telopea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.72M in Epping. Epping rates higher for transport (100 vs 83). Epping is closer to the coast (19.6 km vs 20.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Epping rates higher (91 vs 52/100 in Telopea).
Scores
| Epping | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 82 |
| Transport | 100 | 83 |
| Education | 91 | 79 |
| Liveability | 95 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Epping | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,551 | 5,356 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,243 | $1,465 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.8% | 52.3% |
| Born in Australia | 36.7% | 43.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Epping Moderate Growth · Telopea High Growth
Property
| Epping | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.72M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $831K | $783K |
| House price YoY | -12.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 67 |
Median price history
Safety
| Epping | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 142 | 355 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 85 | 93 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 159 | 448 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,176 | 5,545 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Epping | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 1 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,127 | 991 |
Transport
| Epping | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 83 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 120 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 540 m | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Epping | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 0 |
| Parks | 24 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 755 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.6 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.4 km | 17.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Epping | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 29,551 | 5,356 |
| Estimated 2025 | 31,149 | 5,624 |
| Projected 2041 | 36,039 | 7,605 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.33% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Epping or Telopea?
Epping has the higher residential safety score (Epping 91/100 vs Telopea 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Epping or Telopea?
Telopea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $2.72M.
Which has better schools, Epping or Telopea?
Epping has a higher average school ICSEA (Epping 1127 vs Telopea 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Epping or Telopea?
Epping has the higher transport score (Epping 100/100 vs Telopea 83/100).
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