Epping vs Wollert
The verdict
Epping is more affordable, with a median house price of $661K versus $692K in Wollert. Epping rates higher for transport (91 vs 23). Wollert rates higher for education (65 vs 55). Epping is closer to the coast (23.3 km vs 28.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wollert rates higher (76 vs 70/100 in Epping).
Scores
| Epping | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 46 |
| Transport | 91 | 23 |
| Education | 55 | 65 |
| Liveability | 78 | 52 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Epping | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,489 | 24,407 |
| Median age | 35 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,671 | $1,979 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.0% | 48.1% |
| Born in Australia | 53.9% | 46.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.3 |
Growth: Epping High Growth · Wollert High Growth
Property
| Epping | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $661K | $692K |
| Median unit price | $483K | $443K |
| House price YoY | -2.7% | -3.5% |
| 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 | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 348 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 642 | 266 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 340 | 365 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,358 | 4,011 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Epping | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 14 | 6 |
| Government | 9 | 5 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,014 | 1,038 |
Transport
| Epping | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 164 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 87 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Epping | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 3 |
| Parks | 193 | 178 |
| Playgrounds | 43 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.3 km | 28.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.8 km | 25.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Epping | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 33,489 | 24,407 |
| Estimated 2025 | 35,169 | 36,067 |
| Projected 2041 | 54,121 | 39,444 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 10.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Epping or Wollert?
Wollert has the higher residential safety score (Epping 70/100 vs Wollert 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Epping or Wollert?
Epping is more affordable, with a median house price of $661K versus $692K.
Which has better schools, Epping or Wollert?
Wollert has a higher average school ICSEA (Epping 1014 vs Wollert 1038; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Epping or Wollert?
Epping has the higher transport score (Epping 91/100 vs Wollert 23/100).
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