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, the estimated population of North Epping statistical area is around 4,750. This reflects a growth of 93 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,657. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 4,620 in June 2024 and two validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 2,056 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, North Epping (SA2) has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, North Epping (SA2) is forecasted to grow by 1,885 persons, reflecting a 47.4% increase over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, North Epping averaged around 24 new dwelling approvals each year. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 123 homes were approved, with none yet in FY-26. This results in an average of 4.8 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these five years, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $470,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, there have been $3,000 in commercial approvals, predominantly reflecting residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Epping records about three-quarters of the building activity per person and ranks among the 88th percentile nationally. However, building activity has accelerated recently. New building activity consists of 7.0% standalone homes and 93.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 92.0% houses).

This indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. North Epping has approximately 88 people per dwelling approval, indicating low density market conditions. Future projections estimate North Epping will add 2,251 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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 has identified two projects likely to impact the region: Senso Epping and Northern Sydney Freight Corridor Stage 2, both scheduled for completion in 2023. The Cambridge Retirement Village is another notable project, slated for completion in late 2024. Additionally, the Dence Park Master Plan is underway, with no specified completion date yet.

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The exceptional employment performance in North Epping places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

North Epping has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.3% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.4%. The area's unemployment rate is below Greater Sydney's, standing at 2.8% compared to 4.2%, with workforce participation at 63.9%. Key employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. North Epping has a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

The construction sector has limited presence, with 5.9% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 10.4%, labour force by 9.8%, leading to a fall in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to North Epping's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

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

North Epping's median income among taxpayers was $55,295 and average income stood at $78,115 in financial year 2023. These figures were above Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 respectively. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, estimated median income would be approximately $60,194 and average income $85,036. North Epping's household incomes ranked at the 97th percentile with a weekly income of $3,062. The predominant income cohort in North Epping was 36.6% (1,738 people) earning over $4000 weekly, contrasting regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket led at 30.9%. Half of North Epping residents earned more than $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retained 88.4% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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). In comparison, Sydney metro had 60.5% houses and 39.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Epping stood at 47.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (41.0%) or rented (11.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,817. Weekly rent median was $615, higher than 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 comprise 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 14.4%, with lone person households at 13.5% and group households making up 1.1%. 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

North Epping's educational attainment is notably higher than national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 52.7% have university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 21.0% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 11.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.3%), secondary education (10.3%), and tertiary education (7.4%).

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

Transport analysis in North Epping shows 26 active public transport stops. These are all bus stops. There are three different bus routes serving these stops.

Together, they provide 301 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is rated as excellent. Residents typically live 143 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 43 trips per day across all routes. This means each stop gets about 11 weekly trips.

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

North Epping's health outcomes show exceptional results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 58% (around 2,744 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 63.7%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 7.1% and 6.1% of residents respectively. About 73.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 78.1% in Greater Sydney. North Epping has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.2% (912 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 17.2%. Notably, health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

North Epping was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon 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 main religion in North Epping, comprising 50.8% of its people. 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, Korean (2.8%) is overrepresented while Hungarian (0.4%) and Sri Lankan (0.7%) have similar representation compared to regional averages.

North Epping hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

North Epping has a median age of 44, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly exceeds the national norm of 38. The 45-54 age group makes up 15.8% of North Epping's population, compared to Greater Sydney. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort represents only 5.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.7% to 16.0% of the population. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 7.0% to 5.6%. Demographic projections indicate that North Epping's age profile will change significantly by 2041. Notably, the 15-24 group is expected to grow by 58%, reaching 1,198 people from its current figure of 760.