North Epping

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 44. While it has more children under 15 than most similar areas, it has a very low proportion of people in de facto relationships.

North Epping is very multicultural, with 36.7% of people born overseas—well above the New South Wales figure. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

A high number of residents speak a language other than English at home, at 33.3%, which is far above the national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages used.

About 38.1% of the population report no religion, which is about the same as the Australian figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.2%.

This is a highly qualified area where nearly half of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Earnings are very high here; 48.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state and national figures. Typical personal weekly income is also much higher than in most areas.

Residents generally report good health, with fewer people needing help for daily activities or living with long-term health conditions compared to most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is high, with more people caring for children or doing significant housework than the state average. Volunteers are also far more common here than across New South Wales.

There are 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those in this group are far older than the state average, and their household income is much higher than in most similar areas.

Families with children make up 73.7% of households, and homes are larger than usual with 3.1 people per dwelling. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Large detached houses dominate, with 92.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong—47% are owned outright—while renting is far less common than the national average.

Working from home is very common, with 52.2% of people doing so, far above the national figure. The area has a high number of public transport stops, though only 1.6% of people use them to commute.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the state average.

Employment is high, with more adults working or looking for work than in most areas. Professionals make up 42.7% of occupations, and many work in technical, health, or education roles.

North Epping is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of parks, public transport, groceries, and health services.