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, is approximately 19,719 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,029 individuals from the 2021 Census count of 18,690 people. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The population density stands at 4,391 persons per square kilometer, placing Epping West within the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Epping West has exhibited a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projects that Epping West will experience above median population growth nationally by 2041, with an expected increase of 3,392 persons, reflecting a total growth of 16.7% over the 17-year period.

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 annually over the past five financial years, totalling 873 homes. In Financial Year 26, up to now, 12 approvals have been recorded. On average, one person moved to the area per dwelling built each year between Financial Years 21 and 25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $422,000, slightly 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, 27.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, offering 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 addressing changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 179 people per dwelling approval, Epping - West shows characteristics of a low density area. Future projections indicate Epping - West will add approximately 3,289 residents by 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones include The Cambridge Retirement Village, Epping Forest, Senso Epping Mixed-Use Development, and 53-61 Rawson Street Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most likely relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Epping - West significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Epping West NSW has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 12.3%. As of June 2025, 11,761 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is 62.7%, similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, but has lower representation in construction at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 12.3%, labour force grew by 11.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project 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.

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

Epping - West had a median taxpayer income of $54,708 and an average income of $77,286 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is among the highest incomes recorded nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth figures, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $61,607 and an average income of around $87,032 as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in Epping - West between the 70th and 80th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 32.6% of individuals (6,428 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, aligning with broader trends across the area where 30.9% fall into this category. Economic strength is evident in Epping - West, with 35.2% of households reporting high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, indicating robust consumer spending. Despite high housing costs consuming 17.2% of income, strong earnings 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 contrast, Sydney metropolitan area 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, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,817. Weekly rent median was recorded at $500, equal to Sydney metro's figure but significantly higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Epping - West's mortgage repayments were considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 20.5%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households comprising 4.1% of the total. 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's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. 58.6% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia 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. Epping-West's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,953 students as of the most recent data. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1116). The educational mix includes 3 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents are 9.9, below the regional average of 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

Public transport analysis shows 79 active transport stops operating within the Epping - West area. These include train, light rail, and bus services. There are 24 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 5,936 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 164 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 848 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 75 weekly trips per 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 across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 58% (11,397 people) have private health cover, 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, higher than Greater Sydney's 78.1%. The area has 15.3% (3,009 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 17.2%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's 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 levels of linguistic diversity in Australia, with 67.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas make up 61.0% of Epping-West's population. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 37.4%.

Hinduism is notably higher than the Greater Sydney average, comprising 8.9% compared to 7.9%. In terms of ancestry, Chinese is the most represented group at 36.1%, significantly higher than the regional average of 24.9%. Other and English follow at 11.5% and 10.8% respectively, with English being lower than the regional average of 15.9%. Korean (9.0%), Indian (7.2%) and Sri Lankan (0.6%) are also notably overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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

Epping-West has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years, and is 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. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort makes up 4.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's figure. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.6% to 14.4%. During this period, the 0-4 cohort decreased from 5.1% to 4.0%, and the 55-64 age group fell 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 projected to grow by 84%, reaching 1,725 people from the current 938. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.