Epping

NSW 2121 · Parramatta

29,551 (2021) → 31,149 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

29,551

Population

$2.74M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

100

Transport score

Epping is a moderate growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2121, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.74M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is about 20km inland. Epping has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.

16.4 km

To Sydney CBD

19.6 km

To coast

$950/wk

Median rent (house)

540 m

To nearest station

Demographics

29,551

Population

Median age

2.8

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Parramatta LGA population (est. 2025)239,673

Median household income (weekly)$2,243

vs NSW median+21.2%

Bachelor degree or higher72.8%

Born in Australia36.7%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,398 / 4,904 / 1,012

Top countries of birth: China (19.74%), India (9.46%), South Korea (7.36%), Hong Kong (5.41%), Malaysia (1.7%)

Top languages: Mandarin (23.11%), Cantonese (12.12%), Korean (9.3%), Hindi (3.46%), Tamil (1.88%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.74M-8.8%

Median house (2025)

$819K+1.9%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$950 / $760 wk

Rental yield (house)1.8%

Days on market (house)33 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling142/100k

Steal from dwelling122/100k

Motor vehicle theft85/100k

Domestic assault159/100k

Robbery20/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,163 (all categories, latest year)3,936 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

245

Within 10km7 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1107 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Epping Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1155
Epping Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1149
Sydney Science CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1146
Epping West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1136
Ngarala Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1106
Karonga SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1048
Arden Anglican School, Epping campusSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

Cheltenham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1134
Marist College EastwoodSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1104
St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1119
Aspect Vern Barnett School, EastwoodPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
Eastwood Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1128
Carlingford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1103
Eastwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1113
Epping Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1112
Gateway Community HighSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1051
Roselea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1114
Epping North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1162
Carlingford High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1115

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

100

1Train

1Metro

120Bus

CBD commute (est.)41 min (train)

Peak train frequency82/hr

Nearest train stationEpping (540 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

950mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

122 in suburbSupermarkets

2521 in suburbCafes/Rest.

5224 in suburbParks

3420 in suburbPlaygrounds

1,511755 in suburbPools

73 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

104 in suburbGPs

113 in suburbPharmacies

95 in suburbChildcare

71 in suburbLibraries

28765 in suburbSports fields

32 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalRyde Hospital (2.8 km)

Nearest vet410 m

Nearest airportSydney (21.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.33%

Projected population 204136,039

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Parramatta

Dundas Valley$1.83M76transport Carlingford$2.27M83transport Telopea$1.95M83transport Ermington$2.00M77transport Melrose Park$2.48M81transport Dundas$1.82M83transport

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Frequently asked questions about Epping

Is Epping safe?

Epping has a residential safety score of 91/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,936 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Epping?

In Epping, the median house price is $2.74M and the median unit price is $819K. Median weekly house rent is $950.

How far is Epping from Sydney CBD?

Epping is about 16.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Epping?

Epping has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1123 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Epping?

Epping has a transport score of 100/100, including 1 train station and 120 bus stops.