North Epping
NSW 2121 • Greater Sydney
About North Epping
North Epping is a leafy, affluent residential suburb on Sydney's Upper North Shore, within the Hornsby Shire Council area approximately 20 kilometres north-west of the CBD. Covering 2.3 square kilometres at an elevation of 98 metres, it is home to 4,657 residents with an average household size of 3.1 persons, reflecting its strong appeal to established families. The median household income of ,062 per week places it among the more prosperous suburbs in the Hornsby–Ku-ring-gai region.
North Epping's character is defined by tree-lined streets, generous family homes, and a quiet bushland feel that sits just minutes from Epping's busy village centre with its train stations, shops, and schools. The suburb has a diverse population with significant Chinese, Indian, and Korean communities alongside a large English-Australian base, particularly among long-established families. Access to well-regarded public and private schools and a strong community identity make it a highly sought-after address on the Upper North Shore.
North Epping falls under postcode 2121 and is governed by Hornsby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Epping electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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6B Essex St
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Epping Heights Public School ICSEA 11529876 2791 Kent St
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Epping Public School ICSEA 11479876 1452 2-16 Norfolk Road
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Epping West Public School ICSEA 11319876 8255 96 Carlingford Rd
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Karonga School ICSEA 1030Karonga Close (via Dent St)
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29 Oxford Street
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Epping North Public School ICSEA 11749876 5254 Boundary Rd
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 North Epping by offence type, year and trend.
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Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 322
- 2. India 198
- 3. England 150
- 4. Hong Kong 143
- 5. South Korea 112
- 6. Malaysia 78
- 7. New Zealand 78
- 8. Sri Lanka 49
- 9. South Africa 39
- 10. United States 33
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)