Epping Property & Rent
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Epping Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Epping Community Overview
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📍 About Epping
EPPING is situated in Northern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 33,489 residents across the suburb, creating a density of 949 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.7M, representing strong growth of 76% over the past decade, while median unit prices have reached $0.6M with a 59% increase over the same 10-year period.
Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight the local educational options, with Epping Secondary College serving as the primary public school option (ranked #117 among public schools) and Al Siraat College providing private education (ranked #117 among private schools).
Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 10,529 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.55 times the Victorian average of 6,810, indicating a slightly elevated crime rate compared to the state norm.
Demographics: The suburb features a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 4.10% of the population (approximately 1,373 people), representing a smaller proportion compared to many other Melbourne suburbs.
Transport: Epping sits approximately 37.0km from the CBD, with car journeys typically taking around 37 minutes. The suburb benefits from direct rail connectivity via a train station on the Mernda line.