NSW2121· Pop. 34,209Hornsby

EPPING

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

51

Liveability score

74

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$892,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

5.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-20.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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EPPING shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$850/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-7.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.96%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-1.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$950k
2021
$960k
2022
$950k
2023
$888k
2024
$1984k
2025
$1125k
2026
$892k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

EPPING is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 5.0% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,304/wk

$99k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.0%

59.6% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.0%

Population growth

+3.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

26.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

49%

34% apartments

Degree qualified

37.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

480 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

15.9 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

71.3%

Strong demand

Walkability

26 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

15.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,908/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2121

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Epping North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1174(98%)
382 students20:1 student–teacher45% girls68% top SEA quarter

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1170(98%)
113 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls68% top SEA quarter

Epping Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1152(96%)
396 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls58% top SEA quarter

Epping Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1147(95%)
790 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls58% top SEA quarter

Epping West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1131(91%)
994 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls52% top SEA quarter

Ngarala Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1118(89%)
380 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls48% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Sydney Science College

Independent · Yrs 11-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1140(93%)
20 students3:1 student–teacher25% girls48% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Karonga School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1030(60%)
89 students5:1 student–teacher24% girls24% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
92/ 100

0.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1133ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
73/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 24 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

22

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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