Epping vs Mill Park
Epping (median $723,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Mill Park ($830,000).
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Epping and Mill Park side by side
| Measure | Epping | Mill Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $723,000 | $830,000 |
| Median unit | $560,000 | $485,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1017 | 1024 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 28,712 |
| Median age | – | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 637 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.1°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
Mill Park scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mill Park (1024) sits above Epping (1017).
- For buyers
- Epping is the lower entry point at $723,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Epping offers the higher gross rental yield (3.81% vs 3.32%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mill Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1017).
Epping vs Mill Park: common questions
Is Epping or Mill Park cheaper to buy in?
Epping has the lower median house price at $723,000, roughly 13% below Mill Park ($830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Epping or Mill Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mill Park scores 1024 vs 1017 in Epping. 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 Mill Park?
Mill Park scores 28/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 Mill Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Epping vs 3.32% in Mill Park. 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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