Epping (East) - North Epping
Statistical Area - sa2

Epping (East) - North Epping lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Aug 2025, Epping (East) - North Epping's population is around 15,820. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 14,404 people, marking a growth of 9.8%. The estimated resident population in June 2024 was 15,616, with an additional 649 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 3,603 persons per square kilometer, placing Epping (East) - North Epping in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded both its SA3 region (5.6%) and the state level since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 87.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate significant growth in Epping (East) - North Epping, with an expected increase of 4,988 persons by 2041. This translates to a total increase of 30.2% over the 17-year period based on the latest population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Epping (East) - North Epping was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Epping (East) - North Epping has seen approximately 166 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data from the ABS covers financial years, showing 833 homes approved over the past five years (FY21 to FY25), with four already recorded in FY26. Each dwelling built has attracted an average of 2.3 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $470,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year alone has seen $280,000 in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Epping (East) - North Epping exhibits 60.0% more development activity per person, suggesting robust developer interest and ample choice for buyers. Recent construction comprises 16.0% standalone homes and 84.0% medium and high-density housing, creating affordable entry points and appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift from the existing 48.0% houses indicates decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 103 people per approval, Epping (East) - North Epping is a developing area projected to add 4,784 residents by 2041. Current development levels appear consistent with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Future projections show Epping (East) - North Epping adding 4,784 residents by 2041. Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Epping (East) - North Epping has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Cielo Epping, Epica Epping, Epping Town Centre East Upgrades, and Senso Epping. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Epping (East) - North Epping places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

North Epping, part of the Epping (East) area, has a highly educated workforce with a strong representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of June 2021 and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 12.0% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 9,803 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, which is 2.0% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in North Epping stands at 65.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. Notably, employment in professional & technical roles is at 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction employs only 4.5% of local workers, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 12.0%, while the labour force grew by 11.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and an increase in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points during the same period. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with national employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Epping's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Epping (East) - North Epping had a median income among taxpayers of $54,708 and an average level of $77,286. These figures are significantly higher than national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest median income would be approximately $60,507 and average income $85,478 by March 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Epping (East) - North Epping rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 87th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 30.3% of the population falls within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners constitute a substantial portion with 39.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power in the community. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Epping (East) - North Epping features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Epping (East) - North Epping, as per the latest Census, had 47.9% houses and 52.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 60.5% houses and 39.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Epping (East) - North Epping was 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.6% and rented dwellings at 38.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,605, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,817. Median weekly rent in the area was $500, equal to Sydney metro's figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Epping (East) - North Epping's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

Epping (East) - North Epping features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 77.7% of all households, including 43.1% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.3%, with lone person households at 18.2% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, aligning with Greater Sydney's average.

Epping (East) - North Epping demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Epping (East) - North Epping has a significantly higher level of educational attainment than the broader Australian and NSW averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 60.2% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational pathways account for 17.0% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 9.0% and certificates 8.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 8.3% in tertiary education, and 7.9% pursuing secondary education. The three schools in Epping (East) - North Epping have a combined enrollment of 1,228 students. The area demonstrates exceptional educational performance with an ICSEA score of 1155, placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. Education provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. However, there is limited local school capacity (7.8 places per 100 residents vs 17.5 regionally), leading many families to travel to nearby areas for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Epping (East) - North Epping has 65 active transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops offer a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. Fourteen individual routes serve these stops, collectively providing 6,506 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 131 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 929 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 100 weekly trips per individual stop.

Epping (East) - North Epping's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Epping (East) - North Epping shows excellent health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 58% of the total population (9,143 people), compared to 62.5% in Greater Sydney.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 5.1% and 4.6% respectively. Approximately 80.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 78.1% in Greater Sydney. The area has 15.0% seniors (2,365 people), lower than the 17.2% in Greater Sydney. Seniors' health outcomes align with those of the general population.

Epping (East) - North Epping is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Epping East-North Epping is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 57.5 percent of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.2 percent born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Epping East-North Epping, comprising 40.4 percent of people in the area. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 10.4 percent of the population compared to 7.9 percent across Greater Sydney.

The top three represented ancestry groups are Chinese at 27.1 percent, English at 14.3 percent, and Australian at 13.0 percent. Korean is notably overrepresented at 6.3 percent in Epping East-North Epping compared to the regional average of 5.4 percent. Indian is also overrepresented at 8.8 percent versus 6.4 percent regionally, while Sri Lankan representation stands at 0.6 percent compared to 0.7 percent regionally.

Epping (East) - North Epping's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Epping (East) - North Epping's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Epping (East) - North Epping has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 0-4 (4.0%). In the period from August 2021 Census to present, the age group 15-24 has increased from 11.8% to 14.2%, while the age groups 25-34 and 0-4 have decreased from 15.9% to 14.8% and 5.0% to 4.0%, respectively. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Epping (East) - North Epping's age profile. The 15-24 cohort is projected to grow by 44%, adding 999 residents to reach a total of 3,246. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort is projected to grow modestly by 6%, adding 40 people.