North Epping

North Epping has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, North Epping's population is estimated at around 4,592 people. This reflects a decrease of 65 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,657 people. The current population is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 4,529 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional two validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,987 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, North Epping has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, North Epping is forecasted to experience significant population growth, increasing by 1,894 persons to reach 6,486 people by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 52.7% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in North Epping according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

North Epping averaged approximately 32 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 163 homes were approved, with none yet in FY-26.

This results in an average of 3.6 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built over the past five financial years. Demand significantly outpaces supply, potentially exerting upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among buyers. North Epping's construction rates are similar to Greater Sydney's, indicating market stability aligned with regional trends. New development comprises 10.0% detached dwellings and 90.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This marks a significant shift from the current housing mix of 92.0% houses due to reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. By 2041, North Epping is projected to gain approximately 2,418 residents, with current development rates potentially struggling to match population growth, which could heighten buyer competition and support price increases.

North 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 two projects likely impacting this region: Senso Epping and Northern Sydney Freight Corridor Stage 2. Other notable projects include Dence Park Master Plan and The Cambridge Retirement Village, with the following details focusing on those most relevant.

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

North Epping has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 1.4% in June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment grew by an estimated 12.0% over the past year. As of June 2025, 3,078 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 63.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment include professional & technical (at 1.4 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction has limited presence with 5.9% employment compared to 8.6% regionally.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 12.0% while unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that North Epping's employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows North Epping's median income is $55,295 and average income is $78,115. This contrasts 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, estimated incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $62,268 (median) and $87,965 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, North Epping's household incomes rank at the 97th percentile ($3,062 weekly). Income analysis reveals that 36.6% of individuals earn over $4,000 annually (1,680 individuals), differing from surrounding regions where earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 dominate at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 50.8% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. North Epping's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

North Epping is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

North Epping's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.8% houses and 8.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 60.5% houses and 39.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Epping stood at 47.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.0% and rented ones at 11.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,817. Median weekly rent in North Epping was $615, compared to Sydney metro's $500. Nationally, North Epping's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

North Epping features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.6% of all households, including 52.6% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.4%, with lone person households at 13.5% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

North Epping demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in North Epping is notably high, with 52.7% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications as of the latest data point. This figure surpasses both national (30.4%) and NSW state (32.2%) averages. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 30.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational pathways account for 21.0% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas making up 9.4% and certificates 11.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the given date. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 7.4% pursuing tertiary education. Epping North Public School serves local educational needs within North Epping, with an enrollment of 414 students as of the latest available data. The school's Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score is 1166, indicating that local schools are among the most socio-educationally advantaged nationally. As of the given date, there is one school focusing exclusively on primary education in North Epping, with secondary options available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 9.0, which falls below the regional average of 17.5, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in North Epping shows that there are currently 25 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 3 individual routes providing service to the area. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 287.

Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 143 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 41 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

North Epping shows excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 58% (around 2,653 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 62.5%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 7.1% and 6.1% respectively. Around 73.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 78.1%. North Epping has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.2% (881 people), versus Greater Sydney's 17.2%. Health outcomes among seniors in North Epping are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

North 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

North Epping has a high level of cultural diversity, with 37.1% of its population born overseas and 33.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in North Epping, accounting for 50.8% of the population. However, Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 4.4% of North Epping's population versus 7.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.8%), Australian (20.2%), and Chinese (15.2%). Notably, Australian ancestry is higher than the regional average of 14.4%, while Chinese ancestry is lower at 24.9%. There are also significant differences in the representation of Korean (2.8% vs 5.4%), Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.2%), and Sri Lankan (0.7% vs 0.7%) ethnic groups.

North Epping hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

North Epping has a median age of 44, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly exceeds the national average of 38. The 45-54 age group constitutes 15.8% of North Epping's population, outpacing Greater Sydney's representation. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up only 5.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.7% to 16.0%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 7.0% to 5.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in North Epping's age profile. Notably, the 15-24 group is projected to grow by 63%, adding 466 people and reaching a total of 1,201 from its current figure of 734.