Living in Epping
Epping is a suburb of Sydney, 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 and is located in the Northern Suburbs.
History
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, Mars being the Roman god of War. It contained the area of what is now Epping, along with the surrounding suburbs of Ryde and Marsfield. In 1899 the suburb name of Epping was adopted after suggestion by a local landowner William Midson after a town near Epping Forest in Essex, where his father was born.
Transport Links
Epping Station is on Northern railway line of Sydney's CityRail network. 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.
Shopping and Recreation
Epping features a small shopping centre close to Epping railway station. 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.
Schools
Arden Anglican School, Epping North Public School, Epping Public School, Epping West Public School and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School can be found here.
