OUR ELECTORATE
A great place to live
Epping is located approximately 20 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD. It is a predominantly residential area, popular with families who have a strong community spirit and take great pride in their home and Australia.
The electorate
The electorate runs from Epping, Eastwood, North Epping and Carlingford in the south through Cheltenham and Beecroft to Cherrybrook and Dural in the north, also taking in parts of Pennant Hills, West Pennant Hills and Castle Hill.
Epping has a population of approximately 73,000 with around 55,000 registered voters.
The seat was created in 1999 after a redistribution of electoral boundaries and covers 31.7 square kilometres.
View a hi-resolution map of the Epping electorate
More information
A number of historical, civic and resident interest groups exist within the Epping electorate including the Epping Civic Trust, Cherrybrook Residents Association and the Beecroft-Cheltenham History Group. Please see below for their respective links.
Beecroft-Cheltenham History Group
Around the Electorate
The People
With Paul from The Children's Bookshop, Beecroft
With Leslie and Janelle at Cheltenham Croquet Club
At Positano Cafe Pizzeria, Beecroft with Tony
Small businesses are the heart of the Epping community
At Epping Central Newsagency
With my colleague Victor Dominello MP at the North West Metro
Having a bat with the Epping Bulls Cricket Club
At KU Children's Services, Cheltenham
Meeting with HSC students from Mt St Benedict College, Pennant Hills
With Scouts from the Cherrybrook Scout Hall
At Beecroft Primary School
Local News Snapshot
Kids get a kick out of discounted Matildas vs USA tickets
Children who play football will have an opportunity to be front and centre at the upcoming games between the Matildas and world number one team the United States, with $5 tickets going on sale.
$25 million to kick-off community sport after lockdown
The sport and recreation sector has scored a $25-million funding boost as part of the COVID 19 Economic Recovery Strategy, to support the return of community sport as restrictions ease. The NSW...
Major new COVID-19 support package to help businesses
The NSW Government has announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help tens of thousands of small businesses and people across NSW impacted by COVID-19...
Free preschool to help children Start Strong
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell have announced that the new Start Strong Free Preschool program will commence from January 2022....
At the Epping Cenotaph remembering those who gave so much
After the challenges of 2020 it was wonderful to once again be able join in remembering those who sacrificed so much for our country in ceremonies to mark ANZAC Day. Lest We Forget.
Lights on for Carlingford High School with LED project
Thousands of public schools are being revamped and upgraded across the State as part of the NSW Government’s $450 million COVID-19 Recovery Plan to deliver school projects. Recently Education...
Local Speeches Snapshot
Community Recognition Statement – Mary Jo Reeve
I would like to pay tribute to Mary Jo Reeve of Beecroft, who passed away on 25 January 2021. She was a fine citizen and made an outstanding contribution to the Beecroft community over many decades....
Community Recognition Statement – HSC Students
Today I would like to recognise all Year 12 students in my electorate as they prepare for their HSC exams. These young students have worked very hard under extraordinary circumstances and I want to...
Community Recognition Statement – Jordan Thompson
Today I wish to praise the exceptional sporting achievements of Cherrybrook local and tennis star Jordan Thompson. Jordan started playing tennis at the age of four under the guidance of his parents,...