Epping (NSW) - West
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, stood at 19,719 by August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,029 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,690. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 19,616 in June 2024 and an additional 108 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 4,391 persons per square kilometer, placing Epping West among the top 10% most densely populated areas nationally. Over the past decade, Epping West's population grew at a compound annual rate of 2.3%, outperforming its SA3 region, driven primarily by overseas migration contributing approximately 86.2% of total growth. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former.

Considering these projections, above median population growth is expected nationally, with Epping West projected to increase by 3,392 persons by 2041, reflecting a 16.7% total increase over the 17-year period.

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

Epping - West has averaged approximately 200 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 1,001 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-20 to FY-25, with an additional 10 approved in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 1 person has moved to the area per dwelling built, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $456,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

In FY-26, commercial approvals valued at $874,000 have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus in the area. Compared to Greater Sydney, Epping - West shows moderately higher new home approvals, averaging 30.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period from FY-20 to FY-25. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New development consists of 19.0% standalone homes and 81.0% attached dwellings, a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition of 48.0% houses. This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers, while also reflecting decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles.

Epping - West has a low-density characteristic, with approximately 179 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, the area is projected to grow by 3,289 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Twenty-four projects identified by AreaSearch could significantly impact a region's performance. Among them are notable initiatives such as The Cambridge Retirement Village, Epping Forest, Epping Town Centre Rawson Street Redevelopment, and Senso Epping Mixed-Use Development. Below is a list detailing those expected to have the most relevance.

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Epping - West ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Epping West NSW has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, showing an estimated employment growth of 12.3% over the past year.

In June 2025, 11,761 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 62.7%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment include 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.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 12.3%, while labour force grew by 11.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% during the same period. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment grew by 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Epping West's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

Epping - West has a median taxpayer income of $54,708 and an average income of $77,286 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $60,507 (median) and $85,478 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Epping - West rank highly nationally, between the 70th and 80th percentiles. The income distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.6% of the community (6,428 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the broader 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, however strong earnings still place disposable income at the 78th 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% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 60.5% houses and 39.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Epping - West stood at 29.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.8% and rented ones at 40.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,650, below Sydney metro's average of $2,817. The median weekly rent figure in Epping - West was $500, matching Sydney metro's average but significantly higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Epping - West's mortgage repayments were notably higher at $2,650 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 20.5%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, aligning 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's educational attainment significantly exceeds national and state averages. 58.6% of its residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational pathways account for 17.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 7.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary, 8.2% in tertiary, and 8.0% in secondary education. The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,953 students. Epping-West has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1116. It consists of three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (9.9) are below the regional average (17.5), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Epping - West has 79 active public transport stops operating. These include train, light rail, and bus services. There are 24 individual routes serving these stops, which together provide 5,936 weekly passenger trips.

The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 164 meters from the nearest 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 age groups. Approximately 58% (11,397 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 62.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 4.6% and 4.1% respectively. A total of 81.2% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 78.1%. As of 30 June 20XX, the area has 15.3% (3,009 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 17.2%. Seniors' health outcomes align closely with those of the general population.

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 levels of linguistic diversity in Australia, with 67.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home. This is reflected in the birthplace statistics, where 61.0% of Epping-West's population was born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Epping-West, making up 37.4% of the population.

However, Hinduism stands out with an 8.9% representation, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 7.9%. The top three ancestry groups in Epping-West are Chinese (36.1%), Other (11.5%), and English (10.8%). Notably, Chinese ancestry is substantially higher compared to the regional average of 24.9%, while English ancestry is lower at 10.8% versus the regional average of 15.9%. Additionally, Korean (9.0%) and Indian (7.2%) ancestries are overrepresented in Epping-West compared to regional averages of 5.4% and 6.4%, respectively.

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

Epping - West has a median age of 37, which is equal to Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and comparable to 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. The 0-4 cohort makes up 4.0%, which is lower compared to the city's average. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.6% to 14.4%. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort has decreased from 5.1% to 4.0%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 11.0% to 10.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Epping-West's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 84%, reaching 1,725 people from the current 938. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease.