Epping, VIC 3076 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Epping is a northern Melbourne suburb 20km from the CBD in the City of Whittlesea, anchored by Pacific Epping shopping centre, Northern Hospital, and Epping station on the Mernda line. It has a population of around 33,000 with a diverse multicultural community including families and younger residents. Housing is predominantly houses with a median price of $731,000 and weekly rent of $550.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 33,489
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,671 /week
- Median personal income
- $709 /week
- Median family income
- $1,811 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Whittlesea
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Scullin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Median house price
- $731,000
- Rent share of household income
- 33%
Schools
- Epping Secondary College
- St Monica’s College
- Mill Park Secondary College
Transport
- Mernda line — Epping station
- High Street
- McDonalds Road
Lifestyle & amenities
Established suburb with development since the 1970s and ongoing growth on northern fringes. Home to families and multicultural residents; key landmarks include Pacific Epping shopping centre, Northern Hospital, and parks like Epping Memorial Park.
- 11 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 154 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 31 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 19.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 58.0% of the 14,213 resolvable premises in Epping. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 58.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 37.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,398 across postcode 3076 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,899 property offences, 570 violent offences, 240 drug offences.
- Wider Whittlesea LGA: 7,048 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Epping?
Epping (VIC 3076) had 33,489 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Whittlesea local government area.
What is the median rent in Epping?
The median advertised rent in Epping is $550/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 Secondary College, St Monica’s College, Mill Park Secondary College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Epping?
Epping is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (58% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Epping?
Across postcode 3076, 4,398 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,899), violent (570), drug offences (240). 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 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (19.1 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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