NSW2121· Pop. 34,209Hornsby

NORTH EPPING

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

$892,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

5.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-20.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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NORTH 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

+2.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-7.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.17%

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

60 / 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

NORTH 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

2.8%

Population growth

+3.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

26.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

50%

34% apartments

Degree qualified

35.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

30.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

600 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

15.9 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

19 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

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,908/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2121

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Epping North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1174

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1170

Epping Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1152

Epping Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1147

Epping West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1131

Ngarala Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1118

🎓Secondary (1)

Sydney Science College

Independent · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 1140

⭐Special (1)

Karonga School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1030

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

🚆 4 train🚃 2 tram🚌 42 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

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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