Guildford West, NSW 2161 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Guildford West is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2161, home to 5,762 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Fairfield local government area and roughly 21 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,762
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,583 /week
- Median personal income
- $569 /week
- Median family income
- $1,676 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Cumberland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parramatta
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,286
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Guildford Public School
- Old Guildford Public School
- Rowland Hassall School
- Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School
- Yennora Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 45 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 160 bus stops
- Military Rd Before Trenton Rd
- Military Rd After Turner St
- Guildford Public School, Military Rd
- Broughton St Opp Guildford Arabic Gospel Chapel
- Guildford Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 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 Premises serves 54.1% of the 1,980 resolvable premises in Guildford West. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 54.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 44.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
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 West?
Guildford West (NSW 2161) had 5,762 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 West?
The median advertised rent in Guildford West is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Guildford West?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Guildford West covering government sectors. Nearest include: Guildford Public School (0.3 km), Old Guildford Public School (1 km), Rowland Hassall School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Guildford West?
Guildford West is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Guildford West?
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 West?
In Guildford West, 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.
What public transport options are in Guildford West?
164 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Guildford West centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 45 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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