Guildford at a glance
Median house
$1,300,000
+12.5% over 12 months
Median unit
$340,560
Weekly rent
$785
Houses · units $555
Gross yield
3.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
24.1k
Median age 31
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 202 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2161), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,300,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (202 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $340,560, roughly 74% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+12.5%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $260,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +12.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Guildford.
Median house price
$1,300,000
+12.5% over the past year. Median unit price $340,560.
Median of 202 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$785/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$555/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
$1,300,000
+12.5% annual growth
$340,560
24,091
Median age: 31
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +12.5%/yr
2021
$721K
5-year change
+80%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Guildford.
Guildford's median house price is $1,300,000 (median of 202 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2161 (NSW), Fairfield City Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Guildford (2161) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW. The median house here is $1,300,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +12.5% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Guildford has roughly 24,091 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Guildford scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Guildford's population at 24,091, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
24,091
Median age
31
Family households
72%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.14% (median rent $785/wk against a $1,300,000 price tag). Units yield 8.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 47% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +12.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.14%
Based on $1,300,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.47%
Based on $340,560 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+12.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202649%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
734
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Guildford.
Local schools for Guildford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School
Granville South Public School
Blaxcell Street Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Guildford.
- What is the median house price in Guildford?
- The median house price in Guildford, NSW 2161 is $1,300,000 (median of 202 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $340,560. Annual growth is +12.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Guildford?
- A useful starting point is the Guildford median house price of $1,300,000 (units $340,560). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Guildford a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Guildford is 3.1%: the median weekly house rent is $785 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2161), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,300,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 12.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Guildford is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Guildford postcode?
- Guildford is in the 2161 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- Where is Guildford?
- Guildford is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2161. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Guildford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $785, for units it's $555.
- What schools are in Guildford?
- There are 20 schools serving Guildford on this page, including Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School, Granville South Public School, Blaxcell Street Public School.
- How walkable is Guildford?
- Guildford has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Guildford?
- Guildford is close to Blaxcell, South Granville, Old Guildford, Merrylands, Granville.
- What is the population of Guildford?
- The population of Guildford is approximately 24,091 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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