Guildford at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,819
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Guildford.
The postcode for Guildford is 3451 (VIC).
Guildford (3451) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.
Guildford has roughly 5,819 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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 2/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Guildford's population at 5,819, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
5,819
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$259/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,819
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2025
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Guildford.
Local schools for Guildford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Campbells Creek Primary School
Castlemaine Secondary College
Winters Flat Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Guildford.
- What is the Guildford postcode?
- Guildford is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- Where is Guildford?
- Guildford is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3451, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Guildford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $259.
- What schools are in Guildford?
- There are 4 schools serving Guildford on this page, including Campbells Creek Primary School, Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten, Castlemaine Secondary College.
- How walkable is Guildford?
- Guildford has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Guildford?
- Guildford is close to Yapeen, Vaughan, Tarilta, Irishtown, Campbells Creek.
- What is the population of Guildford?
- The population of Guildford is approximately 5,819 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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