VIC · Whittlesea Council
Epping (Vic.), VIC, 3076
Current weather
11.6°CModerate rain showers
90% humidity · 30.9 km/h wind · 15° / 11° today · 8.6 mm rain
Desirability index
39.4/100
How this score is calculated#293 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Epping (Vic.) is a larger established suburb in the Whittlesea area, home to around 33,489 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4,406 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 131.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 11 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 74 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 33,489
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,671
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 572 of 11,275
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 56.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 960 / 1,816 / 188
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 4,406
- Against the person
- 576
- Against property
- 2,970
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 131.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 83.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +4.9%
Most common offence types
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle538
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store355
- B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods315
- B49 Other Theft540
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order310
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 11
- Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
- 1,029
- Al Siraat CollegeCombined
- Epping Primary SchoolPrimary
- Epping Secondary CollegeSecondary
- Epping Views Primary SchoolPrimary
- Harvest Home Primary SchoolPrimary
- Lalor North Secondary CollegeSecondary
- Meadowglen Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Monica's College - Davisson StreetSecondary
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
177 public transport stops in this suburb
- Epping Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Epping Railway Station
- Epping Station
- Epping Station
- South Morang Station
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
74 active roadworks / incidents
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.COOPER STREET, HUME OUT-COOPER RAMP OF14 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME OUT-COOPER RAMP OF, COOPER STREET14 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME OUT-COOPER RAMP OF, HUME FREEWAY14 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.COOPER-HUME OUT RAMP ON, COOPER STREET14 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME OUT-COOPER RAMP OF14 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.COOPER STREET, HUME OUT-COOPER RAMP OF14 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME OUT-COOPER RAMP OF, COOPER STREET14 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.COOPER STREET, HUME OUT-COOPER RAMP OF14 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 16/05/2023 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-COOPER RAMP OF15 May 2023 – 29 Jun 2027
- ITS Delivery activities occurring between 05/02/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME OUT-COOPER RAMP OF04 Feb 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
198 planning-related records
2021· 26 proposals
April 2021
- Subdivision of land13 Trafalgar RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an existing place of worship. Buildings and works associated with an existing place of worship.63 Miller StreetWithdrawn
- Subdivision of land36 Graystone CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change to Condition 25 Change to Condition 25115B Gateway BoulevardPermit issued by the RA
- Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres38 Genesis DriveNo permit required
March 2021
- Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres37 Genesis DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display of signage Display of signage241 O'Herns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Sale of packaged liquor associated with an industrial premises (bevera Sale of packaged liquor associated with an industrial premises (beverage production).62 Ricky WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land16 Quinlan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land98 Yale DriveLapsed
February 2021
- Subdivision of land10 Constance CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land15 Constance CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision buildings16 View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision buildings20 View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two warehouses. Construction of two warehouses.98 Yale DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres. Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.8 Sunset CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Creation of Easement475R Cooper StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for restricted recreation facility (gymnasium). Use of the land for restricted recreation facility (gymnasium).5/500-510 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land36 Nexus RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land28 Nexus RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land32 Nexus RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Signage Signage175 Cooper StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres. Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.2 Sunset CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of an restricted recreation facility Use of an restricted recreation facility4/93 Yale DriveWithdrawn
- Multi Unit (5 or more dwellings)21 Graystone CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres4 Sunset CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 172 proposals
December 2020
- Display of signage. Display of signage.85 McKellar WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two warehouses Construction of two warehouses25 Jutland WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two warehouses Construction of two warehouses29 Jutland WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Warehouse Construction of a Warehouse606 Edgars RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two warehouses Construction of two warehouses612 Edgars RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the premises for a restricted recreation facility Use of the premises for a restricted recreation facility30 Constance CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment Amendment53 McKellar WayPermit issued by the RA
- Buildings and Works Buildings and Works to the facade of the existing building2B Forum WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Residential Multi Lot Subdivision15 Cooper StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land30 Constance CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a warehouse Construction of a warehouse130 Jersey DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land25 Trafalgar RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land14 Longford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Residential Multi Lot Subdivision15 Quinlan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
39 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (8)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bus stop
- Cooper St/Edgars RdBus stop
- Cooper StreetBus stop
- Edgars RoadBus stop
- Gateway BoulevardBus stop
- Yale Dr/Cooper StBus stop
- Yale DriveBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
125 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Abercrombie Redgum ReservePark
- Alliance Business Park WetlandsPark
- Apex ParkPark
- Argo ParkPark
- Aurora ParkPark
- Aurora Town Centre ParkPark
- Balmoral Redgum ReservePark
- Basalt WalkwayPark
- Bluebell ParkPark
- Bright ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 12
- Emergency department
- On site
- Automatic Electronic Defibrillatoralternative
- Capital Radiologyclinic
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Doctordoctor
- Epping Consulting CentreCooper Streetclinic
- Epping Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
- Epping Private Hospitalhospital
- Northend Medical Centredoctor
- Northern Private Hospitalhospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- HORSE DRAWN STONE-CARRYING SLEDYH2237
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Derby Meadows Preschoolkindergarten
- Epping Views Family and Community Centrekindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 197
- Parks (OSM)
- 196
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 39.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #293 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Derby Meadows Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
- Epping Views Family and Community Centrechildcarekindergarten
- kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- HORSE DRAWN STONE-CARRYING SLEDheritageYH2237
- Automatic Electronic Defibrillatorhealthalternative
- Capital Radiologyhealthclinic
- Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
- Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
- Doctorhealthdoctor
- Epping Consulting CentrehealthCooper Streetclinic
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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