Guildford, NSW 2161 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Guildford is a western Sydney suburb 25km from the CBD in the Cumberland City Council area, served by Guildford railway station and surrounding Woodville Road shops. It has a young multicultural population with large Lebanese and Arabic-speaking communities. Housing is mostly family homes with a median house price over $1.3 million.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 24,091
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,314 /week
- Median personal income
- $513 /week
- Median family income
- $1,473 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Cumberland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parramatta
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $770 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,015
- Median house price
- $1,397,500
- Rent share of household income
- 59%
Schools
- Guildford Public School
- St Patrick’s Primary School Guildford
- Guildford Secondary College
Transport
- T2 Inner West & Leppington Line — Guildford Station
- T5 Cumberland Line — Guildford Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Multicultural suburb with a young average age of 31 and 72% family households, including significant Lebanese, Afghan and Arabic-speaking communities. Local hubs include McCredie Park with swimming centre and sports fields, and Woodville Road retail precinct.
- 7 restaurants
- 50 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 23 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 20.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 48.0% of the 8,880 resolvable premises in Guildford. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 38.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 48.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 12.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,899 across postcode 2161 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 502 violent offences, 396 theft, 300 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Guildford?
Guildford (NSW 2161) had 24,091 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Cumberland local government area.
What is the median rent in Guildford?
The median advertised rent in Guildford is $770/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Guildford?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Guildford. Nearest include: Guildford Public School, St Patrick’s Primary School Guildford, Guildford Secondary College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Guildford?
Guildford is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (48% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Guildford?
Across postcode 2161, 1,899 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (502), theft (396), vehicle theft (300). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Guildford?
In Guildford, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (20.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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