Epping at a glance
Walk score
90
Walker's paradise
Population
29.6k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Epping.
The postcode for Epping is 2121 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Epping (2121) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Epping has roughly 29,551 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Epping scores 90/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Epping's population at 29,551, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
29,551
Median age
36
Family households
78%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
29,551
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,163
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
90
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Epping.
Local schools for Epping
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Government School Catchment
Epping Public School
Epping West Public School
Ngarala Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Epping.
- What is the Epping postcode?
- Epping is in the 2121 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Epping?
- Epping is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2121. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Epping?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Epping?
- There are 20 schools serving Epping on this page, including Sydney Science College, Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School, Epping Public School.
- How walkable is Epping?
- Epping has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Epping?
- Epping is close to Eastwood, Cheltenham, Carlingford North, Marsfield, North Epping.
- What is the population of Epping?
- The population of Epping is approximately 29,551 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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