North Epping, NSW 2121 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Epping is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2121, home to 4,657 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hornsby local government area and roughly 16 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,657
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $3,062 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,036 /week
- Median family income
- $3,325 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Ryde
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bennelong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $615 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Epping Public School
- Epping West Public School
- Ngarala Public School
- Epping Heights Public School
- Eastwood Heights Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 train stops, 2 metro stops, 48 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 train stops, 2 metro stops, 128 bus stops
- Victoria St At Bridge St
- Epping Presbyterian Church, Rawson St
- Bridge St Opp Wyralla Av
- Epping Station, Platform 6
- Epping Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 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 99.8% of the 1,660 resolvable premises in North 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: 0.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 99.8%
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 North Epping?
North Epping (NSW 2121) had 4,657 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in North Epping?
The median advertised rent in North Epping is $615/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Epping?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Epping covering government sectors. Nearest include: Epping Public School (0.8 km), Epping West Public School (1.1 km), Ngarala Public School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Epping?
North Epping is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (99.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North 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 North Epping?
In North 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.
What public transport options are in North Epping?
133 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Epping centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 48 bus stops, 2 metro stops, 3 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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