Epping vs Thomastown
The verdict
Epping is more affordable, with a median house price of $661K versus $705K in Thomastown. Thomastown rates higher for liveability (89 vs 78). Thomastown is closer to the coast (18.6 km vs 23.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Epping rates higher (70 vs 59/100 in Thomastown).
Scores
| Epping | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 83 |
| Transport | 91 | 97 |
| Education | 55 | 60 |
| Liveability | 78 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Epping | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,489 | 20,234 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,671 | $1,225 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.0% | 36.6% |
| Born in Australia | 53.9% | 43.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Epping High Growth · Thomastown High Growth
Property
| Epping | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $661K | $705K |
| Median unit price | $483K | $504K |
| House price YoY | -2.7% | 1.3% |
| 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 | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 237 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 642 | 825 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 340 | 445 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,358 | 10,537 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Epping | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 14 | 8 |
| Government | 9 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,014 | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: Epping · Thomastown
Transport
| Epping | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 164 | 113 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 660 m |
Liveability
| Epping | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 6 |
| Parks | 193 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 43 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.3 km | 18.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.8 km | 15.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Epping | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 33,489 | 20,234 |
| Estimated 2025 | 35,169 | 20,629 |
| Projected 2041 | 54,121 | 32,700 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Epping or Thomastown?
Epping has the higher residential safety score (Epping 70/100 vs Thomastown 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Epping or Thomastown?
Epping is more affordable, with a median house price of $661K versus $705K.
Which has better schools, Epping or Thomastown?
Epping has a higher average school ICSEA (Epping 1014 vs Thomastown 990; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Epping or Thomastown?
Thomastown has the higher transport score (Epping 91/100 vs Thomastown 97/100).
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