Epping (NSW) - West

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

Epping - West's population was approximately 19,719 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,029 people, a 5.5% rise from the 2021 Census count of 18,690 individuals. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,616 in June 2024 and an additional 108 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,391 persons per square kilometer, placing Epping - West among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Epping - West exhibited resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%, surpassing the SA3 area's growth. Population growth was predominantly driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 86.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilized, 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is anticipated across statistical areas nationally. Epping - West is expected to increase by 3,392 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.7% over the 17-year period, according to the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Epping - West among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Epping - West averaged approximately 174 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 873 homes. As of FY26, 16 approvals have been recorded. On average, one person has moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand and stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $422,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development.

This financial year has seen $874,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Epping - West records elevated construction levels, at 27.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New development consists of 19.0% detached houses and 81.0% attached dwellings, a shift from the current housing mix of 48.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 179 people per dwelling approval, Epping - West exhibits characteristics of a low density area.

Future projections estimate an addition of 3,289 residents by 2041, with current development rates indicating that new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Epping - West has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that may impact this region. Notable initiatives include Senso Epping Mixed-Use Development, Epping Forest, Senso Epping, and Epping Central Development. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Epping - West positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Epping - West has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.6%. There were 11,802 residents employed in September 2025, with a workforce participation rate of 62.7%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area has a high specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, but lower representation in construction at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 10.6%, labour force increased by 9.5%, and unemployment fell by 1.0 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% over the same period. As of 25-Nov-2025, NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, unemployment was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Epping - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in Epping - West SA2 was $54,708 and the average was $77,286 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is among the highest in Australia when compared with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $61,607 (median) and $87,032 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Epping - West rank highly nationally, between the 70th and 80th percentiles. Distribution data shows that 32.6% of individuals (6,428 people) fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 earnings band, which is consistent with broader trends across the area showing 30.9% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 35.2% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 17.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 77th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

In Epping - West, as per the latest Census evaluation, 48.5% of dwellings were houses while 51.4% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This contrasts with Sydney's metropolitan area which had 60.5% houses and 39.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Epping - West stood at 29.6%, lower than Sydney metro's level, with the rest being mortgaged (29.8%) or rented (40.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,650, below Sydney metro's average of $2,817. Weekly rent median figure stood at $500, equal to Sydney metro's rate but significantly higher than the national average of $375 for rents and $1,863 for mortgage repayments.

Epping - West features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 79.5% of all households, including 44.3% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for 20.5%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Epping - West shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Epping - West has a higher educational attainment than the national average. Among residents aged 15 and above, 58.6% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This includes 34.1% with bachelor degrees, 21.2% with postgraduate qualifications, and 3.3% with graduate diplomas. Vocational pathways account for 17.4%, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 7.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.2% in tertiary education, and 8.0% pursuing secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in the Epping-West area shows that there are currently 79 active transport stops operating. These stops offer a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. There are 24 individual routes servicing these stops, which collectively provide 5,936 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 164 meters from the nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 848 trips per day, equating to approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Epping-West shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 58% (~11,397 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 62.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (4.6%) and arthritis (4.1%), while 81.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 78.1% in Greater Sydney. Epping-West has 15.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,009 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 17.2%. Health outcomes among seniors align with the general population's health profile.

Epping - West 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-West has one of the highest language diversity in Australia, with 67.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas comprises 61.0% of its population. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 37.4%.

Hinduism, however, is more prevalent in Epping-West at 8.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 7.9%. In terms of ancestry, Chinese residents make up 36.1%, higher than the regional average of 24.9%. 'Other' ancestry comprises 11.5%, and English is lower at 10.8% compared to the region's average of 15.9%. Korean (9.0%), Indian (7.2%) and Sri Lankan (0.6%) ethnic groups are notably more represented in Epping-West than regionally.

Epping - West's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Epping - West has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 15-24 age group comprises 14.4% of Epping - West's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort makes up only 4.0%. Between 2021 and the present day, the proportion of the 15-24 age group has risen from 11.6% to 14.4%, while the 0-4 cohort has decreased from 5.1% to 4.0%. The 55-64 age group has also seen a decline, from 11.0% to 10.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Epping - West's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 age group is projected to increase by 84%, reaching 1,725 people from its current figure of 938. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.