Suburbs Epping (Vic.)

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Epping VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Epping, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Epping VIC is 33,489 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Epping is $709 per week ($36,868 per year). Median rent in Epping is $361 per week ($1,564 per month). Epping has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Epping has a population density of 949.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Epping is India. The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Epping is $1,733.

There were 4,614 recorded offences in Epping in 2025-25, a rate of 138 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2,147 offences).

Epping Map

📍
Loading map…

📍 Epping, Victoria — 37.6430°S, 145.0103°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (25)

Epping Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Epping Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$709/wk
$36,868 per year
#5330 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$361/wk
$1,564 per month
#2899 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Epping Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (16,681) Female 50.2% (16,809)

Population Density

949.4
people per km²
33,489 people · 35.3 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,811
Family income/wk

Epping Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Epping Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
38.1% 2,762 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
61.9% 4,490 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Epping Country of Birth

Australia
77.9%
India
13.5%
China
2.0%
Greece
1.9%
Iran
1.8%
England
1.2%
Fiji
0.5%
Egypt
0.4%
Bangladesh
0.4%
Afghanistan
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Epping Religion

Catholic
26.3%
No Religion
21.7%
Islam
14.0%
Eastern Orthodox
10.7%
Not stated
9.0%
Hinduism
7.7%
Other Religions Tot
5.5%
Othr Rel Sikhism
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Epping Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Epping Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic
21.0%
IAL Punjabi
17.4%
Macedon
16.0%
Other
14.5%
Italian
9.8%
Greek
8.2%
Hindi
7.2%
Vietnamese
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Epping Employment

💼
Employed full-time
38.0% 8,961 people
⏰
Employed part-time
21.5% 5,084 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.5% 1,052 people
🏠
Not in labour force
36.0% 8,499 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Epping Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
30.0%
Bachelor Degree
30.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.9%
Postgraduate Degree
12.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Epping Occupation

Professionals
23.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.6%
Community & Personal Service
15.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Managers
9.6%
Labourers
7.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%
Sales Workers
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Epping Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.0%
Engineering
16.1%
Society & Culture
14.0%
Health
11.2%
Information Technology
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Education
7.1%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.5%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Epping Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Epping Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.9%
$4,000+/wk
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Epping Marital Status

💍
Married
49.8% 13,206
↔️
Separated
3.6% 960
📋
Divorced
7.8% 2,079
🕊️
Widowed
4.7% 1,238
👤
Never married
34.1% 9,036

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Epping Ancestry

Other
24.4%
Australian
15.6%
English
13.8%
Italian
11.1%
Indian
8.4%
Macedonian
6.8%
Greek
4.9%
Chinese
4.0%
Irish
3.5%
Lebanese
2.8%
Scottish
2.7%
Vietnamese
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Epping School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.4%
Secondary — Government
21.2%
Vocational Education
12.5%
Primary — Catholic
12.1%
Pre-school
10.3%
Secondary — Catholic
8.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
3.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Epping Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.8% 4,227
✅
No need for assistance
93.2% 58,099

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Epping Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
7.2% 1,761
—
Not a volunteer
92.8% 22,726

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Epping Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.3%
$800-$999/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Epping How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.9%
Did not go to work
12.6%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Train
2.8%
Bus
1.2%
Truck
0.9%
Walked only
0.8%
Other
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Ferry
0.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Epping Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.4%
1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
41.4%
3 vehicles
13.3%
4+ vehicles
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Epping Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
10.6%
3 bedrooms
52.4%
4 bedrooms
31.3%
5 bedrooms
3.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Epping Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
35.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Epping Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
664
Indigenous residents
62,600
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Epping Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
2,211
Asthma
1,130
Diabetes
1,004
Arthritis
723
Heart disease
620
Lung condition
332
Kidney disease
285
Stroke
236
Cancer
233
Dementia
58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Epping Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Epping Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.9%
Couple — no children under 15
19.6%
Couple — no children
17.6%
One parent — no children under 15
8.1%
One parent — children under 15
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Epping Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.0% 11
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.1% 19
🏅
Previously served
0.9% 222
👤
Never served
99.0% 24,368

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Epping Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 3,242
—
Did not provide
86.7% 21,122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Epping Children Ever Born

No children
33.1%
1 child
13.9%
2 children
31.0%
3 children
14.8%
4 children
5.5%
5+ children
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Epping When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
37
1951–1960
385
1961–1970
1,044
1971–1980
877
1981–1990
1,173
1991–2000
1,621
2001–2010
3,525
2011–2015
2,162
2016
460
2017
455
2018
559
2019
564
2020
179
2021
39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Epping Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.9%
5–14 hours
23.0%
15–29 hours
10.1%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
40.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Epping Household Size

1 person
18.5%
2 persons
27.1%
3 persons
19.3%
4 persons
21.1%
5 persons
8.9%
6+ persons
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Epping Where Residents Moved From

Same address
27,417
Moved from VIC
2,790
Moved — same area (SA2)
437
Moved from overseas
194
Moved from NSW
49
Moved from SA
18
Moved from QLD
17
Moved from NT
17
Moved from WA
16
Moved from TAS
9
Moved from ACT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Epping Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
91.3%
Step family — no other children
4.7%
Blended family — no other children
2.4%
Intact family — other children present
1.2%
Other couple — children only
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Epping Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4,614 total

Theft
2,147
Justice Procedures
535
Assault
519
Property Damage
360
Fraud
351
Drug Offences
249
Break & Enter
248
Weapons
103
Public Order
58
Robbery
38
Other
4
Traffic
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Epping Schools

25
schools nearby
15
government
1014
avg ICSEA score
12,873
total students
Glowrey Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 559 students
1071
ICSEA
Al Siraat College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,554 students
1067
ICSEA
Wirrigirri Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 111 students
1062
ICSEA
St Peter's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 348 students
1061
ICSEA
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 595 students
1060
ICSEA
St Monica's College - Davisson Street Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,185 students
1059
ICSEA
St Luke's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 313 students
1049
ICSEA
Harvest Home Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 885 students
1043
ICSEA
St Catherine's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 289 students
1036
ICSEA
Epping Views Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 684 students
1029
ICSEA
Merriang School Government
Combined · U · 129 students
1006
ICSEA
Edgars Creek Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,330 students
999
ICSEA
Lalor North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 330 students
998
ICSEA
Lalor Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 228 students
984
ICSEA
Lalor Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 408 students
981
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

View all schools in Epping with map →

Epping Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,671/wk
Median Rent $361/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Epping

≈ $7,241/month
Median rent $361/wk
Left after rent $1,310/wk
Rent share 21.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Pleasant (Vic.)
Income: $690/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $81/wk
Melton South
Income: $568/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $61/wk
Albion (Vic.)
Income: $708/wk Rent: $301/wk Save: $60/wk
Heidelberg West
Income: $612/wk Rent: $306/wk Save: $55/wk
Eumemmerring
Income: $597/wk Rent: $323/wk Save: $38/wk
Werribee
Income: $760/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $31/wk
Jacana
Income: $606/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $26/wk
Sunshine (Vic.)
Income: $706/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $21/wk

Epping vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Brighton East
Pop: 16,757 Income: $1,036/wk Rent: $600/wk
Mitcham (Vic.)
Pop: 16,795 Income: $911/wk Rent: $406/wk
Caulfield North
Pop: 16,903 Income: $1,144/wk Rent: $422/wk
Templestowe
Pop: 16,966 Income: $781/wk Rent: $513/wk
Footscray
Pop: 17,131 Income: $916/wk Rent: $355/wk
Seaford (Vic.)
Pop: 17,215 Income: $809/wk Rent: $351/wk

Compare Epping (Vic.)

Epping (Vic.) vs Brighton East →Epping (Vic.) vs Mitcham (Vic.) →Epping (Vic.) vs Caulfield North →Epping (Vic.) vs Templestowe →

Frequently Asked Questions About Epping

What is the population of Epping VIC?

The population of Epping VIC is 33,489 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 949.4 people per km².Epping is ranked #30 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Epping?

The median personal income in Epping VIC is $709 per week, or $36,868 per year.The median household income is $1,671 per week.Family income is $1,811 per week.Epping is ranked #5,330 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Epping?

Median rent in Epping VIC is $361 per week ($1,564 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Epping ranks #2,899 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Epping?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Epping VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Epping?

The median age in Epping VIC is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Epping a good suburb to live in?

Epping is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 33,489.The median income is $709/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Melbourne Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20878. All dollar figures in AUD.