North Epping, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Epping Sydney, New South Wales
North Epping retail area
Population	4,526 (2016 census)
• Density	1,970/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Established	1899
Postcode(s)	2121
Elevation	98 m (322 ft)
Area	2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Location	19 km (12 mi) from Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Hornsby Shire
State electorate(s)	Epping
Federal Division(s)	Bennelong
Suburbs around North Epping: Pennant Hills Wahroonga South Turramurra Cheltenham North Epping South Turramurra West Pymble Epping Marsfield Macquarie Park

Whale Rock formation, on the Boundary Road Fire Trail

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North Epping is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 19 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Hornsby Shire. North Epping is in the Northern Sydney region, and is often referred to as part of the "North-West" or North Shore. Epping is a separate suburb to the south and under the Parramatta City Council, which shares the postcode of 2121.

North Epping is a leafy suburb, surrounded by bushland of the upper section of Lane Cove National Park.

North Epping is an enclave of Hornsby, geographically cut off from the bush land shire by the Lane Cove National Park. North Epping relies on nearby Epping for much of its infrastructure, including transport, libraries, and public swimming pools.

There are many walking trails, including the Great North Walk which also links residing suburbs such as South Turramurra, Marsfield and West Pymble. One of the well known landmarks is Whale Rock.

History

Aboriginal culture

The Wallumedegal Aboriginal tribe lived in the area between the Lane Cove River and Parramatta River, which was known as Walumetta.

European settlement

In 1792 Governor Phillip began the granting of parcels of lands to marines, and the area was referred to on Phillip's maps as the Field of Mars, named after the Roman Field of Mars probably because of the military link. It contained the area of what is now Epping and North Epping. The name Epping is derived from Epping Forest in Essex, England.

Becoming a separate suburb

North Epping was split off from Epping as a separate suburb on 1 December 1995.

Transport

The M2 Hills Motorway runs along the southern border to the Sydney CBD. North Epping is connected to adjacent Epping by a single road, Norfolk Road. Norfolk Road runs south towards Epping Road, a major arterial road in the area that runs east to the Pacific Highway. Almost all areas of the suburb are serviced by Sydney Buses route 295. The route is a loop and only goes clockwise around the edge of the suburb - the only place where it runs in both directions is Norfolk Road south of Grayson Road, towards Epping railway station.

Demographics

At the 2016 census, North Epping recorded a population of 4,526. Of these: