Epping, NSW 2121 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Epping is an established northern Sydney suburb 18 km north-west of the Sydney CBD, part of the City of Parramatta and served by Epping station on the Sydney Metro and train lines. It has a population of around 29,500 with a mix of families and professionals attracted to its schools and transport. Housing includes detached houses and a significant number of apartments, particularly near the station.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 29,551
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,243 /week
- Median personal income
- $946 /week
- Median family income
- $2,445 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Parramatta
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Ryde
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bennelong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,000 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Median house price
- $2,710,000
- Rent share of household income
- 45%
Schools
- Epping West Public School
- Epping Boys High School
- Epping Heights Public School
Transport
- Sydney Metro Northwest Line — Epping Station
- T9 Northern Line — Epping Station
- M2 Hills Motorway
Lifestyle & amenities
Established residential suburb with strong school catchments including multiple public primaries and Epping Boys High School. Local hubs include Epping station commercial area with Coles and RSL Club, plus numerous parks and the Epping Aquatic Centre.
- 8 cafés
- 21 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 55 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 46 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 15.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 66.6% of the 10,655 resolvable premises in Epping. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 25.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 66.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 4.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 694 across postcode 2121 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 252 theft, 158 violent offences, 77 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Epping?
Epping (NSW 2121) had 29,551 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Parramatta local government area.
What is the median rent in Epping?
The median advertised rent in Epping is $1,000/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Epping?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Epping. Nearest include: Epping West Public School, Epping Boys High School, Epping Heights Public School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Epping?
Epping is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (66.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Epping?
Across postcode 2121, 694 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (252), violent (158), property damage (77). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Epping?
In Epping, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (15.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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