North Epping
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for North Epping, NSW 2121.
About North Epping
Welcome to North Epping
North Epping is a leafy, family-oriented pocket of Sydney's Upper North Shore, tucked between Epping, Cheltenham and Pennant Hills roughly 20 kilometres north-west of the CBD. It's a suburb defined by quiet cul-de-sacs, bushland reserves and a strong sense of separation from the busier commercial strips nearby, despite sitting close to major hubs like Macquarie Park and Marsfield.
With a population of around 4,657 and a median age of 44, North Epping has long attracted established families and professionals looking for space and privacy without straying too far from the conveniences of Epping's shops and transport links. It's the kind of suburb people tend to settle into for the long haul rather than pass through.
Lifestyle & character
North Epping's appeal lies in its residential calm. Streets wind through bushy, hilly terrain, with the suburb largely insulated from through-traffic and commercial development. Locals tend to head into neighbouring Epping for cafes, restaurants and everyday shopping, or further afield to Macquarie Park and Marsfield for larger retail and dining precincts, including Macquarie Centre. This makes North Epping feel more like a residential retreat than a self-contained village, which suits buyers who value quiet over convenience at the doorstep.
Parks & recreation
The suburb backs onto generous swathes of bushland, including pockets of the Lane Cove Valley and connections toward the wider Field of Mars and Lane Cove National Park network via Pennant Hills and Cheltenham. These green corridors are a big part of North Epping's identity, offering walking and cycling tracks, playgrounds and a genuine bush setting that's unusual this close to Sydney's business hubs. For active families, the combination of local ovals and reserve trails gives plenty of scope for weekend recreation without needing to leave the area.
Schools & families
Epping North Public School serves as the local primary school and is a key drawcard for families choosing the suburb, with North Epping's demographic profile - a median age of 44 - reflecting its popularity with settled households and older children. Families also have access to the broader selection of public and private secondary options in nearby Epping and Cheltenham, making the area a popular choice for those planning for schooling years in advance.
Getting around
North Epping doesn't have its own train station, so residents typically rely on bus services connecting to Epping station, which sits on both the Sydney Metro and T9 Northern Line, giving fast access into the CBD and out toward Macquarie Park and Chatswood. Road access via Epping Road and the M2 Motorway also makes commuting to Macquarie Park's business precinct or northern Sydney straightforward, which has helped underpin demand from professionals working in those employment hubs.
The property market
North Epping's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached houses, which make up 86% of current listings, with townhouses at 9% and land parcels accounting for the remaining 5%. This reflects the suburb's low-density, family-home character rather than any significant unit or apartment development. The median house price sits at $2.06 million, with median rent at $940 per week, positioning North Epping firmly within the premium end of Sydney's Upper North Shore market. Recent figures show a modest pullback in house prices of -1.2%, a reminder that even well-held suburbs like this one aren't immune to broader market softening, though the overwhelming dominance of house listings suggests the fundamental appeal of the area - space, greenery and privacy - remains intact for the buyers it attracts.
Market snapshot
North Epping property market
Median sale price
$2.06m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$940
per week
Gross rental yield
2.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.61m
Median
$2.06m
Premium
$3.52m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
100%
Sold this year
23
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +2.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in North Epping by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for North Epping, NSW 2121.
Population
4,657
residents (2021)
Median age
44
years
Household income
$3,062
median, per week
Median rent
$615
per week
Median mortgage
$3,000
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in North Epping
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in North Epping
$2.20m
2 Howard Place
Sold ~July 2026
$2.75m
14A Bailey Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$2.15m
261 Malton Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.06m
99 Norfolk Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.35m
333 Malton Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.98m
17 Grigg Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$2.10m
8 Bedford Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
North Epping suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in North Epping?
The median house price in North Epping, NSW is $2.06m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 1.2%.
How much is rent in North Epping?
The median weekly rent in North Epping is around $940 per week.
Is North Epping a good place to live?
North Epping is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 19 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Hornsby Shire. North Epping is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 4,657 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of North Epping?
North Epping has a population of 4,657 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.
What schools are in North Epping?
There is 1 school in or near North Epping, including Epping North Public School.
How much do you need to buy in North Epping?
Entry-level properties in North Epping start around $1.61m, while premium homes reach $3.52m.
What suburbs are near North Epping?
Suburbs near North Epping include Cheltenham, Epping, Marsfield, Macquarie Park and Pennant Hills.
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