Epping vs Marsfield
Marsfield (median $2,580,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Epping ($2,710,000). Over the past year, Marsfield (+6.2%) ran 2.0 percentage points ahead of Epping (+4.2%) on house-price growth.
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Epping and Marsfield side by side
| Measure | Epping | Marsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,710,000 | $2,580,000 |
| Median unit | $414,000 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.2% | +6.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1030/wk | $950/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1123 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 90 | 26 |
| Transit score | 100 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 29,551 | 12,492 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1113 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 28.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Epping scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Epping (1123) sits above Marsfield (1112).
- For buyers
- Marsfield is the lower entry point at $2,580,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Epping delivers the better gross yield (1.98% vs 1.91%), but Marsfield has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Epping edges out on average school ICSEA (1123 vs 1112). Epping also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Epping vs Marsfield: common questions
Is Epping or Marsfield cheaper to buy in?
Marsfield has the lower median house price at $2,580,000, roughly 5% below Epping ($2,710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Epping or Marsfield?
Over the past 12 months, Marsfield grew +6.2% vs +4.2% in Epping, a gap of 2.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Epping or Marsfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Epping scores 1123 vs 1112 in Marsfield. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Epping or Marsfield?
Epping scores 90/100 on walkability vs 26/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Epping or Marsfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.98% in Epping vs 1.91% in Marsfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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