Epping Sydney, New South Wales
Beecroft Road, from Epping Railway Station
Population:	18,970 [1]
Established:	1899
Postcode:	2121
Property Value:	AUD $770,000 (2007)
Location:	18 km (11 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA:	Hornsby Shire, City of Parramatta
State District:	Epping
Federal Division:	Bennelong
Suburbs around Epping: Beecroft Cheltenham North Epping Carlingford Epping Marsfield Dundas Valley Eastwood Marsfield

Epping is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Epping is located 18 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government areas of the City of Ryde, the City of Parramatta and Hornsby Shire. Epping is considered to be in the Upper North Shore region of Sydney. This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... NSW redirects here. ... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Australian postcodes have four digits; envelopes for posting from Australia reflect this. ... ISO 4217 Code AUD User(s) Australia 6 countries and territories Kiribati Nauru Tuvalu Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Norfolk Island Inflation 4. ... “km” redirects here. ... “Miles” redirects here. ... The Sydney central business district (CBD) is, commercially, the most important in Australia. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Hornsby Shire is a vast Local Government Area in the North Shore region of Sydney, Australia. ... The City of Parramatta is a Local Government Area in western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... State Electoral District is a term used to refer to a voting area within Australian states. ... Epping is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of New South Wales. ... The Australian House of Representatives is elected from 150 single-member districts called Divisions. ... The Division of Bennelong is an Australian Electoral Division in New South Wales. ... This is a complete listing of the suburbs and localities in the greater Sydney area in alphabetical order. ... Beecroft is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Cheltenham is a suburb of Sydney, Australia, within the Hornsby Shire local government area, about 20 kilometres north-west of the Central Business District. ... North Epping is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Carlingford Village Shopping Centre. ... Marsfield is a suburb of the City of Ryde, in the Lower North Shore, of Sydney, Australia. ... Dundas Valley is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Eastwood outlined in a satellite image of Sydney The old Eastwood Brickworks site, now being developed into a housing estate Eastwood Station prior to its 2007 reconstruction Eastwood is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Marsfield is a suburb of the City of Ryde, in the Lower North Shore, of Sydney, Australia. ... “Suburbia” redirects here. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... NSW redirects here. ... A kilometre (American spelling: kilometer) (symbol: km) is a unit of length equal to 1000 metres (from the Greek words khilia = thousand and metro = count/measure). ... A view of the Sydney CBD from Farm Cove Map of the CBD The central business district (CBD) of Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, Australia, extends southwards for about 2 km from Sydney Cove, the point of first European settlement. ... Local Government Area (abbreviated LGA) is a term used in Australia (and especially by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) to refer to areas controlled by each individual Local Government. ... The City of Ryde is a Local Government Area in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Parramatta is a Local Government Area in western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Hornsby Shire is a vast Local Government Area in the North Shore region of Sydney, Australia. ... The Upper North Shore is an informal term for the upper northern suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia which are located on the north shore of Sydney Harbour. ...

History

Epping is derived from Epping Forest in Essex, England. Epping Forest is an area of ancient woodland in south-east England, straddling the border between north-east Greater London and Essex. ... For other meanings of Essex, see Essex (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

Aboriginal Culture

The Wallumedegal Aboriginal tribe lived in the area between the Lane Cove River and Parramatta River, which was known as Walumetta. Languages Several hundred Indigenous Australian languages (many extinct or nearly so), Australian English, Australian Aboriginal English, Torres Strait Creole, Kriol Religions Primarily Christian, with minorities of other religions including Islam and various forms of Traditional belief systems based around the Dreamtime Related ethnic groups see List of Indigenous Australian group... The Lane Cove River is a tributary of the Parramatta River and its lower reaches form an arm of Sydney Harbour, Australia. ... The Parramatta River, New South Wales, Australia, is the main tributary of Sydney Harbour, along with the smaller Lane Cove and Duck Rivers. ...

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, along with the surrounding suburbs of Ryde and Marsfield. 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Admiral Arthur Phillip (1786 portrait by Francis Wheatley, National Portrait Gallery, London) Admiral Arthur Phillip (11 October 1738 - 31 August 1814) was a British naval officer, governor of the first European settlement in Australia and founder of the city of Sydney. ... The Royal Marines (RM) are the marines and amphibious infantry of the United Kingdom and, along with the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, form the Naval Service [2]. They are also the United Kingdoms amphibious force and specialists in mountain and Arctic warfare. ... Field of Mars Reserve is a remnant of bushland between the Lane Cove and Parramatta Rivers. ... For other uses, see Rome (disambiguation). ... Model of the ancient Campus Martius around 300 AD The Pantheon, a landmark of the Campus Martius since ancient Rome. ... Ryde Bridge Ryde is a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... Marsfield is a suburb of the City of Ryde, in the Lower North Shore, of Sydney, Australia. ...

Epping railway station was originally called 'Field of Mars' and then was changed to Carlingford. The first post office opened as East Carlingford. To avoid confusion, the postal department suggested changing the name of the railway station to East Carlingford but strong opposition led to other names being suggested such as Corella and East Lynne. In 1899 the suburb name of Epping was adopted after suggestion by a local landowner William Midson (1849-1924), after a town near Epping Forest in Essex, where his father was born. Epping railway station is on the Northern Line of the CityRail network in Sydney, Australia. ... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1849 (MDCCCXLIX) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... For the rap album, see 1924 (album). ... Epping Forest is an area of ancient woodland in south-east England, straddling the border between north-east Greater London and Essex. ... For other meanings of Essex, see Essex (disambiguation). ...

Commercial Area

Epping features a small shopping centre close to Epping railway station. Other commercial and industrial developments are also located in the surrounding area. Epping railway station is on the Northern Line of the CityRail network in Sydney, Australia. ...

Epping RSL club is a popular venue, which attracts many people including students from the nearby Macquarie University. Epping also has a bar (Epping Hotel) with its own nightclub 'Tracks', also popular on Wednesdays and the weekend. RSL National HQ, on Constitution Ave, Canberra, nearest the Australian Defence Force Russell Offices HQ The Returned and Services League of Australia (often abbreviated to RSL) is a support organisation for men and women who have served or are serving in the Australian Defence Force. ... Macquarie University is an Australian university located in Sydney. ...

Epping features some television production studios owned by the Seven Network in the south of the suburb, but production of programs has moved to Pyrmont and the News & live studios in Martin Place in the centre of the Sydney CBD. The station's former headquarters are due to close in 2009. The Seven Network is an Australian television network, owned by the Seven Media Group. ... Sydney as seen from Pyrmont at dusk Pyrmont is a former 19th century slum[1] inner-city suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Martin Place Martin Place is a pedestrian mall in the business district of Sydney, Australia. ... The Sydney central business district (CBD) is, commercially, the most important in Australia. ...

The Epping Club

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Epping Railway Station

Transport

Epping Station is on Northern railway line of Sydney's CityRail network. Epping will soon become a junction for the Epping to Chatswood line, which is currently under construction and expected to be fully operational in early 2009. Epping railway station is on the Northern Line of the CityRail network in Sydney, Australia. ... The Northern Line is part of the metropolitan rail network in Sydney known as CityRail, running between North Sydney and Hornsby via Strathfield and Central. ... This article is on the commuter rail network centred on Sydney, Australia. ... The Epping to Chatswood line (originally known as the Parramatta Rail Link) is a railway line under construction in the Northern suburbs of Sydney, Australia. ...

The second stage of this project which was intended to run west from Epping to Parramatta has been put on hold indefinitely. It has been suggested that this extension will be built as part of the North West Rail Link which will link Epping to Rouse Hill. Another proposed expansion, the Redfern to Chatswood line would upgrade the service so that a single railway line could run from Redfern, Central, the Sydney CBD to North Sydney, St Leonards, Chatswood, Macquarie Park, Epping and on to Carlingford, Parramatta, Castle Hill, Norwest Business Park and Rouse Hill. This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The North West Rail Link is a major project undertaken by the NSW State Government that will travel from Epping to Rouse Hill. ... Rouse Hill is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... The Redfern to Chatswood Rail Link (RCRL) is the name of one of the routes proposed for a new underground railway line in Sydneys central business district. ... Redfern is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Central Railway Station (also known as Sydney Terminal) is the largest railway station in Australia. ... The Sydney central business district (CBD) is, commercially, the most important in Australia. ... North Sydneys high-rise commercial district. ... St Leonards is a suburb in Sydney, Australia about 5 km northwest of downtown Sydney. ... Chatswoood area Chatswood skyline Chatswood is a suburb on the North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Macquarie Park is a suburb in the north of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Carlingford Village Shopping Centre. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Norwest Business Park is a commercial office zone in the suburb of Bella Vista, NSW in Australia. ... Rouse Hill is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ...

Epping is also well-serviced by bus facilities by Sydney Buses and Hillsbus. The M2 Hills Motorway runs along the northern border to the Sydney CBD. Epping Road is a major arterial road in the area that runs east from the railway station to the Pacific Highway. The State Transit Authority of New South Wales (STA) is an agency of the Government of New South Wales based in Sydney, Australia operating bus and ferry services. ... Hillsbus bus model Hillsbus is a privately owned bus service in Dural, New South Wales, Australia. ... The M2 Hills Motorway (also known as the Hills M2 Motorway, M2 Motorway or simply M2) is a motorway in north-western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... The Sydney central business district (CBD) is, commercially, the most important in Australia. ... Epping Road, also known as the Epping Highway, is an important arterial road in suburban Sydney. ... This article is about the Pacific Highway between the Queensland/New South Wales border and Sydney. ...

St Albans Anglican Church

Churches

• Chester St Uniting Church, Oxford St Uniting Church, West Epping Uniting Church
• Emmaus Bible College
• Epping Baptist Church
• Epping Church of Christ
• Epping Gospel Chapel
• Epping Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Reformed Church Epping
• North Side Chinese Alliance Church
• Our Lady Help of Christians (Roman Catholic) Church
• St. Albans (Anglican), St. Aidens - West Epping (Anglican) - part of the Epping Parish

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Schools

• Arden Anglican School (formerly the Catholic girls' school Our Lady of Mercy College)
• Epping Boys High School (located in Marsfield)
• Epping Heights Public School
• Epping North Public School
• Epping Public School
• Epping West Public School
• Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School

Epping, view from Pennant Hills

Arden Anglican School is the name given to an Anglican primary school in Beecroft, New South Wales, Australia, and a secondary campus in Epping. ... Epping Boys High School is a government high school located at Marsfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... Download high resolution version (1280x516, 204 KB)Epping NSW Australia seen from the north File links The following pages link to this file: Epping, New South Wales Categories: GFDL images ... Download high resolution version (1280x516, 204 KB)Epping NSW Australia seen from the north File links The following pages link to this file: Epping, New South Wales Categories: GFDL images ...

Population

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 Census, Epping had a population of 18,970, of which 9,216 (48.6%) were male and 9,754 (51.4%) were female.^[1] Approximately 64% of residents living in Epping are Australian born and the majority of its migrant residents hail from Hong Kong (5%), China (4%), Korea (4%), Britain (4%) and India (2%) respectively. Australian Bureau of Statistics logo The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is the Australian government agency that collects and publishes statistical information about Australia. ... The Australian census is run by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. ...

Epping is also known to be a more affluent suburb in its region, as evidenced by its higher median house prices compared to neighbouring suburbs, and the high proportion of professionals who reside in Epping (nearly double the Sydney average).^[2]

Politics

Epping is primarily under the municipal authority of Ward C in the Hornsby Shire Council, although the City of Parramatta also administers a small area within the suburb. Hornsby Shire is a vast Local Government Area in the North Shore region of Sydney, Australia. ... The City of Parramatta is a Local Government Area in western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ...

References

• The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8

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External links

• Epping, New South Wales is at coordinates 33°46′29″S 151°04′44″E / -33.77462, 151.07882 (Epping, New South Wales)Coordinates: 33°46′29″S 151°04′44″E / -33.77462, 151.07882 (Epping, New South Wales)