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Epping vs Thomastown

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 4.9 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

EppingThomastown
Active4461
Safety2423
Wealth223
Value363
Parks8730
Cafés3550
Transit824
Green space5548
Active & healthy3940
Schools nearby (OSM)1466
Median rent$361/wk $350/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$760,000$810,000
House sales this quarter13377
Population33,48920,234
Full profile Epping in full Thomastown in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Epping safer than Thomastown?

Epping scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Epping or Thomastown?

Epping has the lower median house price of the two ($760,000 vs $810,000).

Should I live in Epping or Thomastown?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Epping or Thomastown.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →