Guildford
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Guildford, NSW 2161.
About Guildford
Welcome to Guildford
Guildford sits in Sydney's inner west, roughly 25 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Parramatta and Cumberland council areas, wedged between South Granville, Old Guildford, Guildford West, Merrylands and Chester Hill. It's one of Sydney's older western suburbs, with a mix of federation-era cottages, post-war brick bungalows and newer infill development spread across quiet, leafy streets.
With a population of 24,091 and a median age of 31, Guildford has long been a magnet for young families and first-generation homebuyers looking for space and value within reach of Parramatta. It's a practical, unpretentious suburb — the kind of place where the local shops, schools and train station form the backbone of daily life rather than any single drawcard landmark.
Lifestyle & dining
Guildford's food and retail scene reflects its multicultural population, with a strong Middle Eastern, South Asian and Pacific Islander influence running through its bakeries, grocers and casual eateries. The suburb doesn't try to be a dining destination in the inner-city sense, but that's part of its appeal — it's about reliable, affordable local spots rather than queues and hype. Nearby Merrylands and South Granville round out the options for a bigger night out or a wider grocery run.
Getting around
Guildford railway station, on the Cumberland Line, gives residents a direct rail link through to Parramatta and Liverpool, making it a workable base for commuters who don't need a direct CBD run. Buses supplement the rail service and connect into neighbouring Merrylands, South Granville and Chester Hill. The suburb's road network ties into major western Sydney arterials, and Parramatta's business and retail hub is only a short drive or train trip away, which keeps Guildford attractive for people working across the wider western Sydney corridor.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Guildford Public School, Old Guildford Public School and Granville South Public School all serving the area, alongside Catholic option St Patrick's Primary School and the co-ed St Anthony's Coptic Orthodox College. Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School provides a specialised secondary option nearby. The spread of both public and faith-based schools within a short radius is one of the reasons the suburb continues to draw young families and multi-generational households.
Housing & architecture
Guildford's housing stock is dominated by houses, which make up 67% of current listings, with apartments and units accounting for 24%, townhouses 6% and vacant land making up the remainder. Streetscapes mix older federation and interwar homes with more recent renovations and knockdown-rebuilds, giving buyers a genuine choice between character homes and modern builds on similarly sized blocks.
The property market
The median house price in Guildford currently sits at $1.24 million, having risen 13.0% recently — a strong run that reflects the broader demand for family-sized homes within commuting distance of Parramatta. Units and apartments offer a considerably more affordable entry point at a median of $480,000, appealing to first-home buyers or investors priced out of the house market. Median weekly rent across the suburb is $750, underlining solid rental demand from a population skewed toward younger adults and families, with a median age of 31.
Parks & recreation
Guildford benefits from proximity to the Duck River corridor and surrounding green space, offering walking and cycling paths that link through to neighbouring Guildford West and Chester Hill. Local parks and sporting ovals provide the usual mix of junior sport, weekend cricket and casual recreation, giving the suburb a genuinely community-oriented feel outside of school and work hours.
Market snapshot
Guildford property market
Median sale price
$1.24m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$750
per week
Gross rental yield
3.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$811k
Median
$1.24m
Premium
$1.80m
Days on market
44
Auction clearance
77%
Sold this year
91
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +9.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Guildford by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Guildford, NSW 2161.
Population
24,091
residents (2021)
Median age
31
years
Household income
$1,314
median, per week
Median rent
$378
per week
Median mortgage
$2,015
per month
Mortgage / income
35%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Guildford
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
St Anthony's Coptic Orthodox College
Recent results
Recently sold in Guildford
$1.25m
40 Parkes Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.64m
28 Shackel Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.30m
37 James Street
Sold ~July 2026
$465k
11/2-4 Kane Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.19m
85 Cardigan Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.40m
96 Military Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.77m
20A Grassmere Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.44m
5 Churchill Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Guildford
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Price map around Guildford
Every listing for sale near Guildford, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Guildford suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Guildford?
The median unit price in Guildford, NSW is $480k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.2%.
How much is rent in Guildford?
The median weekly rent in Guildford is around $550 per week.
Is Guildford a good place to live?
Guildford is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Guildford is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 24,091 and 6 schools in the area.
What is the population of Guildford?
Guildford has a population of 24,091 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.
What schools are in Guildford?
There are 6 schools in or near Guildford, including Granville South Public School, Guildford Public School and Old Guildford Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Guildford?
Properties in Guildford take around 26 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Guildford?
Entry-level properties in Guildford start around $404k, while premium homes reach $600k.
What suburbs are near Guildford?
Suburbs near Guildford include Old Guildford, South Granville, Chester Hill, Guildford West and Merrylands.
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