North Epping vs Marsfield
North Epping (median $2,482,650) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Marsfield ($2,580,000). Over the past year, North Epping (+7.9%) ran 1.7 percentage points ahead of Marsfield (+6.2%) on house-price growth.
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North Epping and Marsfield side by side
| Measure | North Epping | Marsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,482,650 | $2,580,000 |
| Median unit | $414,000 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.9% | +6.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1030/wk | $950/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1127 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,657 | 12,492 |
| Median age | 44 | 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
Marsfield scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Epping (1127) sits above Marsfield (1112). North Epping skews owner-occupied (87%), Marsfield runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
- For buyers
- North Epping is the lower entry point at $2,482,650 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- North Epping carries both higher gross yield (2.16% vs 1.91%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- North Epping edges out on average school ICSEA (1127 vs 1112). North Epping also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
North Epping vs Marsfield: common questions
Is North Epping or Marsfield cheaper to buy in?
North Epping has the lower median house price at $2,482,650, roughly 4% below Marsfield ($2,580,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Epping or Marsfield?
Over the past 12 months, North Epping grew +7.9% vs +6.2% in Marsfield, a gap of 1.7 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 North Epping or Marsfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Epping scores 1127 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, North Epping or Marsfield?
Marsfield scores 26/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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, North Epping or Marsfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.16% in North 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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