Overall score
Beecroft
64.7/100
North Epping
63.6/100
Beecroft vs North Epping, NSW Suburb Comparison
Beecroft for retirees and investment; North Epping for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeecroftNorth Epping
Crime rate
Beecroft
13.9 / 1k
North Epping
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beecroft
329
North Epping
447
Population
Beecroft
10,291
North Epping
4,657
Metric leadBeecroft 8North Epping 32 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBeecroft
- Best for familiesNorth Epping
- Best for investmentBeecroft
- Best for best schoolsNorth Epping
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Beecroft | North Epping |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.7/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.9 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 95 | 49 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 329 | 447 |
| Planning activity | 54 | 26 |
| Green cover | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| Population | 10,291 | 4,657 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Beecroft reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; North Epping is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Beecroft pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas North Epping is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Beecroft if you are weighing retirees, families, and value-focused buyers; lean toward North Epping for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.