Guildford vs Old Guildford
Guildford (median $1,300,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Old Guildford ($1,450,000). Over the past year, Old Guildford (+13.3%) ran 0.8 percentage points ahead of Guildford (+12.5%) on house-price growth.
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Guildford and Old Guildford side by side
| Measure | Guildford | Old Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,300,000 | $1,450,000 |
| Median unit | $340,560 | $340,560 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.5% | +13.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $785/wk | $785/wk |
| Unit rent | $555/wk | $555/wk |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 935 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 24,091 | 2,857 |
| Median age | 31 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 876 mm | 876 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Guildford (950) sits above Old Guildford (935). Old Guildford skews owner-occupied (62%), Guildford runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
- For buyers
- Guildford is the lower entry point at $1,300,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Guildford delivers the better gross yield (3.14% vs 2.82%), but Old Guildford has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Guildford edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 935). Old Guildford also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Guildford vs Old Guildford: common questions
Is Guildford or Old Guildford cheaper to buy in?
Guildford has the lower median house price at $1,300,000, roughly 10% below Old Guildford ($1,450,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Guildford or Old Guildford?
Over the past 12 months, Old Guildford grew +13.3% vs +12.5% in Guildford, a gap of 0.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Guildford or Old Guildford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Guildford scores 950 vs 935 in Old Guildford. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Guildford or Old Guildford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.14% in Guildford vs 2.82% in Old Guildford. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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