Epping (NSW)

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 November 2025, the estimated population for the Epping (NSW) statistical area (Lv2) is around 32,356. This figure reflects an increase of 2,805 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 29,551. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 31,725 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 756 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 4,730 persons per square kilometer, placing Epping (NSW) within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 9.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both state (7.6%) and metropolitan area averages, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth, contributing approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the area is expected to grow by 6,601 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 17.1% in total over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Epping averaged approximately 317 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 1587 homes. As of FY26, 24 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents arrived per year for each new home between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes was $459000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY26, there have been $1200000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. New building activity comprised 19% detached houses and 81% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a significant change from the current housing mix of 43% houses, likely due to reduced development site availability and shifting lifestyle demands. With approximately 76 people per dwelling approval, Epping exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Epping is projected to grow by 5520 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 26 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects include Senso Epping Mixed-Use Development, Cielo Epping, Epping Forest, and Senso Epping. The following details those projected to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Epping performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Epping has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is particularly well-represented.

Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 10.3%. As of September 2025, 19,237 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 63.6%. Leading industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Professional & technical employment is particularly notable, at 1.5 times the regional average. Construction has limited presence, with 4.6% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 10.3%, while labour force grew by 9.3%, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.8 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.1% and unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%. The state's unemployment rate is 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Epping's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Epping had a median taxpayer income of $54,460 and an average of $77,050 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than the national averages of $51,988 (median) and $79,177 (average). By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, current estimates would be approximately $59,285 (median) and $83,877 (average). Census data shows household incomes rank at the 73rd percentile nationally in Epping, with family incomes at the 74th percentile, and personal incomes at the 78th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 32.8% of residents earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly (10,612 residents), similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 35.3% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, supporting higher consumer spending. High housing costs consume 17.4% 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 features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living

Epping's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 42.6% houses and 57.3% other dwellings including semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Epping stood at 27.7%, with 29.4% of dwellings mortgaged and 42.9% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $500. Nationally, Epping's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Epping features high concentrations of group households and family households, with a median household size of 2.8 people

Family households account for 78.1% of all households, including 42.7% that are couples with children, 24.4% that are couples without children, and 9.7% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.9%, with lone person households at 17.4% and group households comprising 4.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people.

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

Epping's residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than national and state averages. 60.1% of Epping residents hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational pathways account for 16.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 7.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.4% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 8.3% in tertiary education, and 7.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Epping has 132 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These include train stations, light rail stops, and bus stops. There are 36 different routes servicing these stops, which collectively facilitate 11,854 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance residents live from the nearest transport stop is 151 meters. On average, there are 1,693 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 89 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Epping exhibits excellent health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 57% (~18,559 individuals) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 4.5% and 3.9% of residents respectively. Notably, 81.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Sydney overall. As of 2021, 14.5% (4,691 individuals) are aged 65 or above. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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 has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 68.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 62.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Epping, comprising 36.9% of its population. However, Hinduism stands out with 10.4%, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of None%.

The top three ancestry groups in Epping are Chinese (35.3%), Other (11.7%), and English (10.8%). Notably, Korean (8.7%) and Indian (8.4%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Sri Lankan is present at 0.5%.

Epping's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Epping's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37, which is modestly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Epping has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.0%) but fewer residents aged 0-4 (4.1%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.5% to 14.1%, while the 0-4 age group has declined from 5.2% to 4.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Epping's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 82%, adding 1,136 residents to reach a total of 2,528. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.