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Guildford

NSW 2161 • Greater Sydney

24,091
Population (2021)
$26,676
Median Income
5.90 km²
Area
$378/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableWorking ClassTrain Connected

About Guildford

Guildford is a working-class suburb in Sydney's heartland, where over 24,000 residents from Middle Eastern, Asian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds have built diverse communities. The train station on the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line provides CBD connectivity, though many residents work locally in trades and services. The suburb has a genuine, unpretentious character.

Guildford's shopping strip features Middle Eastern grocers, halal butchers, and cheap eateries that serve the local community. The pool and nearby parks provide recreation, and the RSL club remains a community hub. Guildford attracts working families and new migrants seeking affordable accommodation with decent transport. It's honest suburban Sydney—diverse, affordable, and community-minded.

Guildford falls under postcode 2161 and is governed by Cumberland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Granville electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2161
Urban Area
Holroyd
LGA / Council
Cumberland
Federal Electorate
Blaxland
State Electorate
Granville
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.86°, 150.99°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
5.90 km²
Elevation
38m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    280 - 290 Woodville Road, Guildford NSW 2161

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Guildford, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Linnwood
11-35 Byron Road Guildford • SHR #01661
Pipehead, water supply canal and associated works
Frank Street, Guildford • SHR #01629

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Guildford by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Guildford Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Guildford" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$378
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,015
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
31 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
13.3%

677 state housing + 257 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
22,331
Census 2021
24,091
▲ 7.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,140
Income 2021
$26,676
▲ 15.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,907
Born Overseas 10,963

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Lebanon 2,487
  • 2. Afghanistan 1,099
  • 3. China 766
  • 4. Pakistan 641
  • 5. Iraq 541
  • 6. Vietnam 453
  • 7. Nepal 392
  • 8. India 378
  • 9. Philippines 361
  • 10. Iran 297

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 5,839
Australian 3,085
English 2,228
Chinese 1,592
Indian 529
Filipino 484
Irish 458
Vietnamese 441
Italian 386
Scottish 316

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,633
Both parents born in Australia
16,459
Both parents born overseas
2,666
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Islam
39.1%
Christianity
34.1%
No Religion
10.0%
Buddhism
2.8%
Hinduism
2.7%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,067 (8.6%)
5-14 years
3,460 (14.4%)
15-19 years
1,658 (6.9%)
20-24 years
1,820 (7.6%)
25-34 years
4,284 (17.8%)
35-44 years
3,273 (13.6%)
45-54 years
2,507 (10.4%)
55-64 years
2,333 (9.7%)
65-74 years
1,566 (6.5%)
75-84 years
818 (3.4%)
85+ years
318 (1.3%)

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