Moving to Epping (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Epping in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 33,489 (ABS Census 2021)
Epping at a Glance
| Need | Epping |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 1 |
| Cafes | 14 |
| Schools | 16 |
| Parks | 143 |
| Medical | 7 |
| Supermarkets | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Epping
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Epping has 7 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Epping Clinic | — | — |
| Northend Medical Centre | — | — |
| Capital Radiology | — | — |
| The Northern Hospital | 185 Cooper Street, Epping | +61 3 8405 8000 |
| Epping Consulting Centre | 175 Cooper Street, Epping | +61 3 9408 2222 |
| Epping Private Hospital | — | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 571-583 High Street
- ALDI
- Woolworths
- Aldi
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Epping has 1 restaurants and 14 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Kafemana — 59 Miller Street
- Henry’s Cafe
- Zoli Cafe
- Aurora Cafe
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Epping.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Epping has 143 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Epping Recreation Reserve
- Partridge Street Reserve
- Gammage Park
- Sunrise Park
- Broxburn Park
- Shimmer Park
If You Have Kids
Epping has 16 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Epping Views Primary School | 20 Mansfield Street |
| St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Primary School | 47 Farmhouse Boulevard |
| St Monica’s College Dalton Road Campus | 16 Davisson Street |
| Epping Primary School | 805 High Street |
| Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (Epping Campus) | — |
Cost of Living in Epping
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Epping?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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- Epping Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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