Epping, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Epping, in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area.
| Locality | Epping |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Parramatta Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.77391 |
| Longitude | 151.07503 |
| Population | 23,435 |
| Density | 3391.5 /km² |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Elevation | 97 m |
| Postcode | 2121 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 16 km northwest |
Epping is a locality in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 23,435. The locality covers an area of 6.9 km², giving a population density of about 3391.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 97 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km northwest of Sydney. Epping is located at 33.7739°S, 151.0750°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2121.
Epping unfurls across a landscape of gentle rises and dips, a place where the suburban sprawl gradually surrenders to pockets of remnant bushland. It lies 2.9 km east of Carlingford, NSW (from Carlingford, NSW: bearing 87°T), and is situated 8.5 km south-east of Castle Hill. The air here often carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, mingling with the fainter, sweet perfume of blooming jacarandas in spring. Mature gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel along quiet streets, their broad canopies casting dappled shade that shifts with the sun's journey across the sky. Homes, a mix of older brick bungalows and more modern constructions, cluster together, their gardens often a riot of colour from bougainvillea and hibiscus, testament to the region's temperate climate. The terrain, while not dramatic, possesses a subtle character, with drainage lines and small creeks subtly shaping the land, hinting at the broader watershed that feeds into the Parramatta River.
This land, once part of the ancestral territories of the Indigenous peoples, was later shaped by the early colonial era, evolving from agricultural holdings to the suburban dormitory it is today. The name Epping itself recalls a village in England, a touch of Old World nostalgia transplanted to Australian soil, and the echoes of that history can be found in the names of its streets and the enduring character of its established neighbourhoods. The local economy, once reliant on market gardens and orchards that supplied Sydney's burgeoning population, has largely shifted towards retail, services, and the daily commute to the central business districts of Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. Epping's strategic position as a transport hub, with its railway station a vital artery, underpins its continued growth, drawing a diverse population who appreciate its leafy streets and its proximity to the amenities of a major city while retaining a distinct, almost village-like, feel.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Epping, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Epping, in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Epping includes the postcode (2121), telephone area code (02), and local government area (City Of Parramatta Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Epping is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |