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Eastwood vs Epping

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Eastwood scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

EastwoodEpping
Active5867
Safety4245
Wealth3148
Value5364
Parks7230
Cafés6653
Transit6335
Green space5452
Active & healthy5851
Schools nearby (OSM)4543
Median rent$450/wk $500/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,660,000$2,408,000
House sales this quarter3343
Population18,69529,551
Full profile Eastwood in full Epping in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Eastwood safer than Epping?

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

Which is cheaper, Eastwood or Epping?

Epping has the lower median house price of the two ($2,408,000 vs $2,660,000).

Should I live in Eastwood or Epping?

Eastwood scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Eastwood or Epping.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →