Guildford at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
2,040
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Guildford.
The postcode for Guildford is 6055 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Guildford (6055) sits in the Mundaring region of Western Australia.
Guildford has roughly 2,040 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 14/100 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Guildford's population at 2,040, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,040
Median age
46
Family households
66%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
2,040
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
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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
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Government School Catchment
Guildford Primary School
Bassendean Primary School
Governor Stirling Senior High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Guildford.
- What is the Guildford postcode?
- Guildford is in the 6055 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Mundaring region.
- Where is Guildford?
- Guildford is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6055. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Shire of Mundaring region.
- What is the average rent in Guildford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Guildford?
- There are 20 schools serving Guildford on this page, including Guildford Primary School, Guildford Grammar School, Casa Mia Montessori Community School.
- How walkable is Guildford?
- Guildford has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Guildford?
- Guildford is close to South Guildford, Woodbridge, Caversham, Lockridge, Bassendean.
- What is the population of Guildford?
- The population of Guildford is approximately 2,040 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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