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Epping

NSW 2121 • Greater Sydney

29,551
Population (2021)
$49,192
Median Income
6.84 km²
Area
$500/wk
Median Rent
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About Epping

Epping has transformed from a quiet suburban village into a thriving transport hub, where the intersection of the Metro Northwest and Northern lines has sparked significant development. Over 29,000 residents now call this leafy suburb home, enjoying the best of north-west Sydney living with dramatically improved CBD connectivity. The traditional village atmosphere persists in pockets despite the high-rise growth around the station.

Shopping centres and the traditional strip shops on Rawson Street provide daily necessities, while the diverse dining options reflect the suburb's substantial Asian-Australian population. Excellent schools, both public and private, draw families, and nearby Lane Cove National Park offers bushwalking minutes from home. Epping attracts families, particularly from Chinese and Korean backgrounds, who value education, accessibility, and community. It's suburban Sydney adapting successfully to transit-oriented growth.

Epping falls under postcode 2121 and is governed by Parramatta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Epping electorate.

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📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2121
Urban Area
Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai
LGA / Council
Parramatta
Federal Electorate
Berowra
State Electorate
Epping
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.77°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
6.84 km²
Elevation
101m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Rawson Street Epping 2121 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Epping by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Epping Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Epping" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1%

47 state housing + 52 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
23,688
Census 2021
29,551
▲ 24.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,024
Income 2021
$49,192
▲ 32.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,846
Born Overseas 17,922

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 5,833
  • 2. India 2,797
  • 3. South Korea 2,175
  • 4. Hong Kong 1,598
  • 5. Malaysia 501
  • 6. Philippines 406
  • 7. Taiwan 396
  • 8. England 384
  • 9. Sri Lanka 369
  • 10. Vietnam 252

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 11,927
English 3,635
Australian 3,141
Korean 2,926
Indian 2,848
Irish 1,126
Scottish 1,027
Filipino 509
Italian 481
German 354

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,106
Both parents born in Australia
22,789
Both parents born overseas
1,754
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
41.2%
Christianity
34.9%
Hinduism
9.8%
Buddhism
5.5%
Islam
2.7%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,543 (5.2%)
5-14 years
4,059 (13.7%)
15-19 years
1,500 (5.1%)
20-24 years
1,889 (6.4%)
25-34 years
4,906 (16.6%)
35-44 years
5,114 (17.3%)
45-54 years
3,454 (11.7%)
55-64 years
3,069 (10.4%)
65-74 years
2,434 (8.2%)
75-84 years
1,064 (3.6%)
85+ years
529 (1.8%)

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