North Epping at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
4,657
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about North Epping.
The postcode for North Epping is 2121 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
North Epping (2121) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
North Epping has roughly 4,657 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
North Epping scores 24/100 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 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Epping's population at 4,657, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,657
Median age
44
Family households
86%
Lone person
14%
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)
$615/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
4,657
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
56
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.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Epping.
Local schools for North Epping
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Government School Catchment
Epping North Public School
Epping Boys High School
Turramurra High 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 North Epping.
- What is the North Epping postcode?
- North Epping is in the 2121 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is North Epping?
- North 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 North Epping?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $615.
- What schools are in North Epping?
- There are 20 schools serving North Epping on this page, including Epping North Public School, Epping Boys High School, NextSense School - Sign Bilingual Program.
- How walkable is North Epping?
- North Epping has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Epping?
- North Epping is close to South Turramurra, Marsfield, Cheltenham, Macquarie Centre, Epping.
- What is the population of North Epping?
- The population of North Epping is approximately 4,657 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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