Epping at a glance
Median house
$723,000
Median unit
$560,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
33.5k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Epping.
The postcode for Epping is 3076 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Epping is $723,000.
Epping (3076) sits in the Whittlesea region of Victoria. The median house here is $723,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Epping has roughly 33,489 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Epping scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Epping's population at 33,489, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
33,489
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $723,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $560,000, roughly 23% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $145,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$723,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $560,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$530/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$723,000
$560,000
33,489
Median age: 35
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.81% (median rent $530/wk against a $723,000 price tag). Units yield 4.18% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.81%
Based on $723,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.18%
Based on $560,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
3,399
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Epping.
Local schools for Epping
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Epping Views Primary School
Epping Primary School
Epping Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Epping.
- What is the median house price in Epping?
- The median house price in Epping, VIC 3076 is $723,000. The median unit price is $560,000.
- What is the Epping postcode?
- Epping is in the 3076 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Whittlesea region.
- Where is Epping?
- Epping is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3076. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Whittlesea region.
- What is the average rent in Epping?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $530, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Epping?
- There are 20 schools serving Epping on this page, including Epping Views Primary School, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School, Epping Primary School.
- How walkable is Epping?
- Epping has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Epping?
- Epping is close to Epping Dc, Lalor, Lalor Plaza, Wollert, Thomastown.
- What is the population of Epping?
- The population of Epping is approximately 33,489 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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