North Epping
NSW 2121 · Hornsby
4,657 (2021) → 5,066 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Epping is a high growth suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2121, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.43M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 18km inland. North Epping has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2121 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (6.91%), India (4.25%), England (3.22%), Hong Kong (3.07%), South Korea (2.4%)
Top languages: Mandarin (9.41%), Cantonese (5.82%), Korean (3.35%), Hindi (2.08%), Sinhal (0.71%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Epping North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1174
Nearby (within 10km)
- Epping Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1117
- Epping Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1147
- Arden Anglican School, Epping campusSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1170
- Epping Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1152
- Cheltenham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1142
- Turramurra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1118
- NextSense School - Spoken Language ProgramPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 977
- NextSense School - Sign Bilingual ProgramPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1001
- Sydney Science CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1140
- Macquarie University Special Education CentrePrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1074
- Turramurra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1181
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
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
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Epping
Is North Epping safe?
North Epping has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,117 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Epping?
In North Epping, the median house price is $2.43M and the median unit price is $1.78M. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
How far is North Epping from Sydney CBD?
North Epping is about 16.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 61 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Epping?
North Epping has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1174 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Epping?
North Epping has a transport score of 77/100 and 25 bus stops.