Why We Love Epping

A growing area with a rich heritage, Epping is a great place for families and established households.
With excellent current facilities and plans to update them even further, Epping offers a health and
well-being precinct, plenty of educational facilities, and shops and restaurants that support the
vibrant community.

Location
Epping is surrounded by Mill Park and Lalor to the south, Somerton to the west, South Morang to
the east and Wollert to the north. While the terrain is mostly flat, there are some large hills which
give a beautiful view of Melbourne.

Epping is home to the Northern Hospital, as well as hosting many other medical facilities. It also
boasts a range of shopping opportunities – McDonalds Road and High Street are the main roads but
High Street and Cooper Street have the majority of shops, with the major shopping centre Pacific
Epping supplemented by smaller shopping precincts like Dalton Village.

The Epping railway station is on the Mernda railway line. There are also many other bus routes
through the suburb, which connects with other public transport like the train and tram services.

People
The houses and the position of Epping means that most people in the suburb are well established –
older couples and families make up the largest group. Although there are plenty of options, the
suburb offers many larger land allotments and roomier houses that tend to appeal to family groups.
Around 32,400 people live in Epping, with an average age ranging from 20 – 39. 54% of residents are
in a family, and 71% of residents live in a house they own, as compared to the 29% of renters. While
Epping does have a relatively young population, the suburb has a distinct family feel. The area is also
quite multicultural, with people from a range of backgrounds living in the area.

Lifestyle
Epping doesn’t offer much in the way of nightlife, but it has almost everything else covered. As well
as the major shopping centres, there are eateries, many other major retailers and a cinema.
The suburb has many different parks and reserves available, which complement the many different
sporting centres. Epping stadium and the Meadowglen International Athletics Stadium are located
there, as well as clubs that offer tennis, football, soccer, AFL and more.

There are many schools to choose from in Epping, from primary, secondary and an NMIT campus.
That includes both private and public options, including the second-largest public school in Victoria
and one of the biggest Catholic high schools in Australia.

An extensive public transport system connects the area, with trains, buses that join with the tram
services.

Homes
Epping offers a range of different housing options, but the majority are family-style homes that are
comparatively spacious. You’ll find established streets of houses with a 1970’s feel, all the way
through to modern architectural style. There are free-standing houses with back yards, or sleek
modern estates to choose from. Epping gets an average of 475 visits per property when listed,
compared to the Victorian average of 927.

Median property prices in Epping were $560,000 for a house and $397,000 for a unit. Houses rent
for around $380 per week, with an annual rental yield of 3.5%. Units rent out for a median price of
of $340, with an annual rental yield of 4.4%.

The median weekly household income for Epping households is $1,409, with median monthly
mortgage repayments of $1,700.

Establish yourself in Epping
Epping offers a fantastic balance of lifestyle and recreational options, with fantastic educational,
sporting and shopping facilities. Perfect for families or people wishing to settle into an established
neighbourhood, Epping offers older properties as well as brand new developments.
The focus in Epping is on everyday living, with everything necessary to settle down and feel at home.
If you’d like to talk to local experts about properties in Epping, head to your local Love & Co. office
and speak with one of our talented team to find the right place for you.