Thinking about buying your first home in Epping (2121)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Epping is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Epping a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Epping (2121) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Epping suits families and established professionals who can comfortably clear the $2,608,000 median house price without first home buyer stamp duty relief, since FHBAS eligibility does not apply here. The suburb sits in SEIFA decile 10, meaning it draws high-income households, and the median weekly income of $2,243 reflects that. Primary schooling is strong, with a mean ICSEA of 1125 across five local schools, and 55 parks within 1.6 km give families genuine outdoor space.
Who would not love it
First home buyers should look elsewhere. The median house price is well beyond any state assistance threshold, and even the $800,000 unit median is a stretch on a typical income. There is no public secondary school in the postcode, so families with older children will need to plan for travel or selective entry. The walkability score of 69 is reasonable but not exceptional, and with only two gyms within 1.6 km, lifestyle amenity is thinner than the price tag implies.
What to verify before you bid
- Bushfire-prone land covers 16.8% of the postcode. Before bidding on any house, confirm the specific lot's bushfire attack level rating and check what that means for insurance premiums and building standards. - There is no public secondary school in the postcode. Identify your intended school pathway now, including selective school catchments and travel requirements, before committing to a street. - The renter share sits at 42%, which is high for an owner-occupier suburb. In strata buildings especially, confirm the owner-occupier ratio in the specific block before you proceed.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Epping?
BOCSAR · EPPING 2121
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,93612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−51%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES52%482 reports
THEFT37%350 reports
ASSAULT11%102 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED46%
NON-DOMESTIC54%
Across 102 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Epping
17
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 3.4 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 177 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$780per week
Sep 2025 · 177 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Eastwood2122
$650▼$130
1.6 km away
Carlingford2118
$700▼$80
3.3 km away
Meadowbank2114
$700▼$80
4.3 km away
Dundas2117
$600▼$180
4.9 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2121
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2121. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Epping is the primary suburb with postcode 2121 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Epping is the main locality.
Which local government area is Epping in?
Epping (2121) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Epping?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Epping (2121) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Epping flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Epping. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Epping?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Epping (2121), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Epping (2121) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Epping (2121). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Epping changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Epping (2121) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
