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 Nov 2025, Epping's population is estimated at around 32,074 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 29,551 people, marking a growth of 8.5%. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 31,830 following examination of ABS ERP data released in Jun 2024 and an additional 756 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,689 persons per square kilometer, placing Epping within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan averages, driven primarily by overseas migration 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Future population trends project an above median growth for the suburb, expecting it to expand by 6,593 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.1% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Epping shows around 309 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 1547 homes. As of FY26, 19 approvals have been recorded. An average of 1.5 new residents per year has been arriving per new home between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $459000, in line with regional trends.

This financial year, $1200000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. New building activity comprises 19% detached dwellings and 81% attached dwellings, reflecting denser development to provide accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This trend differs from the current housing mix of 43% houses, indicating reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Epping has around 66 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a growth area.

By 2041, Epping is expected to grow by 5794 residents, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current population 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 has identified 27 projects that could impact this area. Notable ones include Senso Epping Mixed-Use Development, Cielo Epping, Epping Forest, and Senso Epping. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Epping ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Epping has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 11.8%. There were 19,161 residents employed in June 2025, with an unemployment rate 1.8 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate and workforce participation of 63.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (with a share 1.5 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. Construction employs only 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 11.8%, labour force grew by 11.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% over the same period, with unemployment rising slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.9% 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, 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Epping's median income among taxpayers is $54,459. The average income in the same period was $77,052. Nationally, these figures are extremely high. In Greater Sydney, the median income was $56,994 and the average was $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Epping's median income would be approximately $61,326 by September 2025, with an average of around $86,768. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Epping rank highly nationally, between the 73rd and 80th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 32.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with 10,520 residents falling into this category. This aligns with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (35.3%) in Epping have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the area. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income, but strong earnings still 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, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Epping, as per the latest Census evaluation, 42.6% of dwellings were houses while 57.3% comprised other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had no houses or other dwellings recorded at the time of the Census. Home ownership in Epping stood at 27.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.4% and rented ones at 42.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Epping was $2,600, aligning with Sydney metro's average. Median weekly rent in the area was $500, unlike Sydney metro which had no recorded figures for rents. Nationally, Epping's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 comprise 78.1% of all households, including 42.7% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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 educational attainment is notably higher than national and state averages. 60.1% 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 35.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational pathways account for 16.8%, with advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 7.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 8.3% in tertiary education, and 7.6% pursuing secondary education. There are seven schools operating within Epping, educating approximately 2,767 students. The area shows significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1120. The educational mix includes four primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. Note: for schools with 'n/a' 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 has 124 active public transport stops serving a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are covered by 34 individual routes that collectively facilitate 8,302 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 151 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,186 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 66 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 shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 57% (~18,397 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (4.5%) and mental health issues (3.9%), while 81.9% report no medical ailments. This is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 0%. Epping has 14.5% (4,650 people) residents aged 65 and over, with seniors showing strong health outcomes, similar to 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 highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 68.1 percent of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 62.3 percent born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Epping, making up 36.9 percent of the population. However, Hinduism stands out as significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 10.4 percent of Epping's population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Chinese (35.3%), Other (11.7%), and English (10.8%). Notably, Korean (8.7%) and Indian (8.4%) ethnicities are also overrepresented in Epping compared to regional averages.

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 years. This is slightly below the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Epping has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (17.0%) but fewer residents aged 0-4 (4.1%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 11.5% to 14.1%, while the 0-4 age group has decreased from 5.2% to 4.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Epping's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 83%, adding 1,146 residents to reach a total of 2,526. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.