Guildford West at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
5,762
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Guildford West.
The postcode for Guildford West is 2161 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Guildford West (2161) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW.
Guildford West has roughly 5,762 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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 West scores 6/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Guildford West's population at 5,762, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,762
Median age
31
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
5,762
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
259
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Guildford West.
Local schools for Guildford West
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Government School Catchment
Guildford West Public School
Merrylands High School
Fowler Road 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 West.
- What is the Guildford West postcode?
- Guildford West is in the 2161 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- Where is Guildford West?
- Guildford West 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 West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Guildford West?
- There are 20 schools serving Guildford West on this page, including Guildford West Public School, Merrylands High School, St Patrick's Primary School.
- How walkable is Guildford West?
- Guildford West has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Guildford West?
- Guildford West is close to Woodpark, Yennora, Merrylands West, Smithfield, Fairfield.
- What is the population of Guildford West?
- The population of Guildford West is approximately 5,762 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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