Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Epping (Vic.) - West

7 km²

Epping (Vic.) - West is characterised by a younger age profile than most, a slightly more educated population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Epping (Vic.) - West, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population12,143—since 2011 Median age32 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over6.2%Children under 1526.5%People in a de facto relationship7.3%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Children (0–14) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)36.1%

Children (0–14)26.5%

Older adults (45–64)19.5%

Youth (15–24)11.8%

Seniors (65+)6.2%

Marital status

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (7%).

Married54%
Never married33%
Divorced7%
Separated4%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Australia at 71%, followed by India (16%) and Philippines (3%).

Australia50.9%

India11.5%

Philippines1.9%

New Zealand1.7%

Italy1.5%

Vietnam1.4%

China1.4%

England0.6%

Nepal0.6%

South Africa0.1%

Ancestry

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Indian at 19%, followed by Australian (19%) and Italian (17%).

Indian12.3%

Australian12.3%

Italian10.7%

English9.3%

Chinese4.3%

Greek4.3%

Filipino2.7%

Vietnamese2.6%

Irish2.1%

Scottish1.4%

Language

People using another language at home59.2%

Language used at home

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is English only at 55%, followed by Arabic (13%) and Punjabi (11%).

English only36.0%

Arabic8.2%

Punjabi7.2%

Hindi3.1%

Italian2.7%

Vietnamese2.4%

Greek2.4%

Mandarin2.0%

Tagalog0.9%

Cantonese0.7%

Religion

People with no religion15.6%

Religious affiliation

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Christianity at 45%, followed by Islam (18%) and No religion (17%).

Christianity45%
Islam18%
No religion17%
Hinduism10%
Other religions7%
Buddhism4%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1271.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher28.1%

Highest year of school

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 9 or below (10%) and Year 10 (8%).

Year 1271.8%

Year 9 or below9.1%

Year 108.1%

Year 116.6%

Highest qualification level

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 35%, followed by Certificate III / IV (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Bachelor degree30.2%

Certificate III / IV20.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma19.6%

Postgraduate degree12.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.5%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce20.7%

Engineering & related13.0%

Society & culture12.1%

Health10.3%

Information technology7.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.5%

Education6.2%

Architecture & building5.0%

Natural & physical sciences3.4%

Creative arts2.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$783—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,848—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,954—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.5%

Household income distribution

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $3,000–$3,999 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99939.3%

$650–$1,49926.9%

$3,000–$3,99912.0%

Under $6509.4%

$4,000 or more7.5%

Personal income distribution

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65040.8%

$650–$1,49936.4%

$1,500–$2,99916.3%

$3,000 or more1.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition17.9%People with a mental health condition5.1%People needing help with daily activities4.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is None at 81%, followed by One condition (14%) and Two conditions (3%).

None75.6%

One condition13.5%

Two conditions3.2%

Three or more1.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Other condition at 21%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Mental health (17%).

Other condition6.2%

Asthma6.0%

Mental health5.1%

Diabetes4.6%

Arthritis3.8%

Heart disease1.7%

Cancer1.1%

Lung condition0.5%

Stroke0.4%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers6.6%People providing unpaid care11.7%People caring for children unpaid34.6%People who served in the Defence Force0.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.4%

Family & Households

Average household size3.2—since 2011 One-parent families13.8%People living alone15.2%—since 2011

Family composition

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Couples with children at 72%, followed by One-parent families (14%) and Couples without children (13%).

Couples with children72%
One-parent families14%
Couples without children13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is 4 people at 26%, followed by 2 people (22%) and 3 people (20%).

4 people26.0%

2 people22.4%

3 people19.9%

1 person15.2%

5 people10.4%

6 or more6.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$381—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,820—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011 Households renting30.5%Homes owned outright16.6%Separate (detached) houses84.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms88.3%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 51%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned outright (17%).

Owned with a mortgage51%
Rented31%
Owned outright17%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Separate house at 84%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (15%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house84%
Townhouse / semi-detached15%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (41%) and 2 bedrooms (8%).

3 bedrooms43.0%

4 bedrooms40.2%

2 bedrooms8.1%

5 or more5.1%

1 bedroom1.4%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is $350–$549 at 71%, followed by $200–$349 (23%) and Under $200 (3%).

$350–$54969.0%

$200–$34922.6%

Under $2002.7%

$550–$7492.1%

$750 or more1.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and Under $1,000 (12%).

$1,800–$2,99938.2%

$1,000–$1,79932.9%

Under $1,00011.4%

$3,000 or more10.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.8%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 46%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles46.1%

1 vehicle32.0%

3 vehicles12.8%

4 or more6.5%

No vehicle2.8%

How people get to work

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (22%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)60.1%

Worked at home18.5%

Car (passenger)4.2%

Train1.8%

Walked0.6%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.1%Recent arrivals from overseas13.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.5%Labour-force participation67.9%Employed full-time60.8%

Industries people work in

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance16.5%

Retail trade10.3%

Construction9.8%

Manufacturing9.0%

Transport & warehousing7.8%

Education & training6.6%

Public administration & safety5.4%

Accommodation & food5.3%

Professional & technical5.2%

Finance & insurance4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Epping (Vic.) - West, the largest group is Professionals at 19%, followed by Clerical & administrative (14%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals18.6%

Clerical & administrative13.8%

Technicians & trades13.6%

Community & personal service12.7%

Machinery operators & drivers10.3%

Labourers9.8%

Managers9.7%

Sales workers9.1%

Areas within Epping (Vic.) - West

Epping (Vic.) - West Block 1 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 2 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 3 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 4 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 5 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 6 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 7 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 8 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 9 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 10 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 11 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 12 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 13 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 14 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 15 Epping (Vic.) - West Block 16

Nearby areas

Epping - South Lalor - West Epping - East Lalor - East Wollert Thomastown Mill Park - South Campbellfield - Coolaroo

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