Old Guildford at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
2,857
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Old Guildford.
The postcode for Old Guildford is 2161 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Old Guildford (2161) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW.
Old Guildford has roughly 2,857 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.
Old 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Old Guildford's population at 2,857, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,857
Median age
29
Family households
83%
Lone person
13%
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· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
2,857
Median age: 29
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Safety
Crime and safety.
118
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.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Old Guildford.
Local schools for Old Guildford
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Government School Catchment
Old Guildford Public School
Rowland Hassall School
Guildford 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 Old Guildford.
- What is the Old Guildford postcode?
- Old Guildford is in the 2161 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- Where is Old Guildford?
- Old 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 Old Guildford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Old Guildford?
- There are 20 schools serving Old Guildford on this page, including Old Guildford Public School, Rowland Hassall School, Guildford Public School.
- How walkable is Old Guildford?
- Old Guildford has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Old Guildford?
- Old Guildford is close to Fairfield East, Guildford, Yennora, Villawood, Chester Hill.
- What is the population of Old Guildford?
- The population of Old Guildford is approximately 2,857 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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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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