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Epping

NSW 2121 · Parramatta

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

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

96
Overall score

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

29,551
Population
$2.72M
Median house (2026)
91
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 $2.72M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 8 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
$1,000/wk
Median rent (house)
540 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

29,551
Population
36
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Parramatta LGA population (est. 2025)239,673
Median household income (weekly)$2,243
vs NSW median+21.2%
Median taxable income (individual)$59,448/yr
vs national median ($59,576)≈ -0%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2121 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

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

$2.72M-12.5%
Median house (2026)
$831K-1.6%
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,000 / $770 wk
Rental yield (house)1.9%
Days on market (house)56 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

91
Residential

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

42
Break & enter dwelling142/100k
36
Steal from dwelling122/100k
25
Motor vehicle theft85/100k
47
Domestic assault159/100k
6
Robbery20/100k
55
Non-domestic assault186/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

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

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 643 (all categories, latest year)2,176 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 March 2026

Schools

95

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

245
Within 10km8 in suburb
5
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

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

In suburb

  • Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1170
  • Epping Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1152
  • Epping Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1147
  • Sydney Science CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1140
  • Epping West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1131
  • Ngarala Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1118
  • Karonga SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1030
  • Arden Anglican School, Epping campusSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Cheltenham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1142
  • Marist College EastwoodSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1119
  • St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1115
  • Aspect Vern Barnett School, EastwoodPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
  • Eastwood Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1119
  • Carlingford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1109
  • Eastwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1108
  • Epping Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1117
  • Gateway Community HighSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1070
  • Roselea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1112
  • Epping North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1174
  • Carlingford High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1111

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

100
1Train
1Metro
120Bus
CBD commute (est.)41 min (train)
Peak train frequency82/hr
Nearest train stationEpping (540 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.8% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Professional, Scientific & Technical
15.6%
Health Care & Social Assistance
14.5%
Financial & Insurance Services
9.6%
Education & Training
9.5%
Retail Trade
7.2%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
950mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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
305 in suburbGPs
183 in suburbPharmacies
95 in suburbChildcare
71 in suburbLibraries
28765 in suburbSports fields
32 in suburbVets

In this suburb

3Public toilets
3Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (79/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalRyde Hospital (2.8 km)
Nearest vet410 m
Nearest airportSydney (21.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

45

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

7
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
287
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

20

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

52
Parks
4
Nature reserves
34
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

21

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Galleries
7
Libraries
1
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

2

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
15
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.07

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

33

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

12
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
6
OSHC
Total services21
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 17 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.71

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Home care providers

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

24
Christian8 in suburb
4
Muslim1 in suburb
1
Jewish0 in suburb
Total within 3km30
In this suburb9

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: 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$1.82M76transportCarlingford$2.36M83transportTelopea$1.76M83transportErmington$2.12M77transportMelrose Park$2.04M81transportDundas$1.69M83transport

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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 2,176 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Epping?

In Epping, the median house price is $2.72M and the median unit price is $831K. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.

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 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1127 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.