Epping (NSW)
NSWEpping (NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 29,551 residents.
- SAL code
- 11431
- SA2
- 126011721
- Population
- 29,551
- LGA
- Parramatta
Epping (NSW), NSW had 29,551 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 5.1% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 35-44 years, and the median age sits at 36. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,600 a month. Around 57.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 43.0%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 47.3% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 27 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?29,551
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+5.1%
3yr: +5.5% · 10yr: +21.7%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,243/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
36
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?8/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?2.5%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
5
4 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?19
12 long day, 5 OSHC
Parks & green space
?27
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?105
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?134
Parramatta · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Epping (NSW) - West (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Epping (NSW) suburb alone is ~29,551 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 12,844 to 19,790 over 24 years, averaging 1.8% per year.
Schools
5 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Epping WPS32.3%
- Ngarala PS 16.5%
- Epping Hts PS 14.7%
- Roselea PS 6.1%
- Epping NPS 5.6%
- Carlingford PS 0.3%
- Eastwood PS 0.0%
Secondary
Cheltenham GHS95.9%
- Carlingford HS 95.8%
- Epping BHS 65.7%
- Ryde SC 0.0%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 0.5%Mostly detached houses (47.3%), mixed tenure (57% own or mortgage).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
9 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 75.3% | 5.15 km² |
| R4 | ZoneResidential | 7.7% | 0.53 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 4.2% | 0.29 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 4.1% | 0.28 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 4.0% | 0.27 km² |
| E1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 2.3% | 0.16 km² |
| R3 | ZoneResidential | 1.4% | 0.10 km² |
| W1 | ZoneWaterway | 1.4% | 0.09 km² |
| R1 | ZoneResidential | 0.9% | 0.06 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.