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 $2.35M 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
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
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 Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Epping North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1162
Nearby (within 10km)
- Epping Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1112
- Epping Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1155
- Arden Anglican School, Epping campusSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- Epping Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1149
- Cheltenham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1134
- Turramurra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1116
- Sydney Science CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1146
- Macquarie University Special Education CentrePrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1121
- Turramurra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1177
- Wahroonga Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1151
- Eastwood Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1128
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1127
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · 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 1,203 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Epping?
In North Epping, the median house price is $2.35M and the median unit price is $1.68M. Median weekly house rent is $950.
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 1162 (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.