Epping vs South Morang
The verdict
Epping is more affordable, with a median house price of $661K versus $743K in South Morang. Epping rates higher for liveability (78 vs 73). South Morang rates higher for education (64 vs 55). Epping is closer to the coast (23.3 km vs 26.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, South Morang rates higher (93 vs 70/100 in Epping).
Scores
| Epping | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 77 |
| Transport | 91 | 93 |
| Education | 55 | 64 |
| Liveability | 78 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Epping | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,489 | 24,989 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,671 | $2,078 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.0% | 41.0% |
| Born in Australia | 53.9% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Epping High Growth · South Morang High Growth
Property
| Epping | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $661K | $743K |
| Median unit price | $483K | $509K |
| House price YoY | -2.7% | 4.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Epping | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 188 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 642 | 228 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 340 | 340 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,358 | 3,850 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Epping | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 14 | 8 |
| Government | 9 | 5 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,014 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Epping · South Morang
Transport
| Epping | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 164 | 91 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Epping | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 6 |
| Parks | 193 | 161 |
| Playgrounds | 43 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 44 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.3 km | 26.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.8 km | 22.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Epping | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 33,489 | 24,989 |
| Estimated 2025 | 35,169 | 26,060 |
| Projected 2041 | 54,121 | 40,385 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Epping or South Morang?
South Morang has the higher residential safety score (Epping 70/100 vs South Morang 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Epping or South Morang?
Epping is more affordable, with a median house price of $661K versus $743K.
Which has better schools, Epping or South Morang?
South Morang has a higher average school ICSEA (Epping 1014 vs South Morang 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Epping or South Morang?
South Morang has the higher transport score (Epping 91/100 vs South Morang 93/100).
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