Guildford West

NSW 2161 • Greater Sydney

5,762
Population (2021)
$29,588
Median Income
1.61 km²
Area
$460/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableFamily-FriendlySuburbanGrowth Suburb

About Guildford West

Guildford West is a residential suburb in western Sydney, situated within the Cumberland local government area approximately 27 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD. The suburb has a population of around 5,800 with a notably young median age of 31, reflecting its appeal to young families and new migrants. Guildford West is a culturally diverse suburb with a strong Middle Eastern and South Asian community presence.

The suburb offers a mix of post-war fibro homes and newer brick residences on generous blocks, providing relatively affordable housing for the Greater Sydney region. Residents access shopping and services at nearby Merrylands and Guildford town centres, while local parks and the Duck River corridor provide green spaces. Guildford West suits families who value cultural community connections and want to be within commuting distance of Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.

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

📍 Location

Postcode
2161
Urban Area
Holroyd
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.85°, 150.96°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.61 km²
Elevation
41m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Guildford
1.5 km
18 min
Yennora
1.8 km
22 min
Merrylands
2 km
24 min

Bus Services

  • 806 — Merrylands / Parramatta 15-20 min
  • 811 — Guildford / Fairfield 10-15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
27 km
By Train
45 min (from Guildford via T2)
By Bus
1 hr+
By Car (Peak)
45-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Parramatta CBD is only 5 km north, reachable in 15 min by train or bus

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Several local shops and schools are within walking distance. Guildford station is accessible on foot from most parts of the suburb.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 West by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Guildford West Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,286
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
31 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.2%

55 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,916
Census 2021
5,762
17.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,924
Income 2021
$29,588
6.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,199
Born Overseas 2,102

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Lebanon 465
  • 2. Afghanistan 206
  • 3. Iraq 188
  • 4. Pakistan 104
  • 5. China 97
  • 6. New Zealand 85
  • 7. Iran 76
  • 8. Philippines 68
  • 9. Vietnam 65
  • 10. India 53

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 1,325
Australian 1,060
English 773
Chinese 266
Italian 160
Irish 150
Scottish 147
Indian 111
Filipino 99
Vietnamese 87

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,094
Both parents born in Australia
3,377
Both parents born overseas
781
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.5%
Islam
31.5%
No Religion
11.4%
Buddhism
1.9%
Hinduism
1.5%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
483 (8.4%)
5-14 years
945 (16.4%)
15-19 years
414 (7.2%)
20-24 years
381 (6.6%)
25-34 years
923 (16.0%)
35-44 years
754 (13.1%)
45-54 years
657 (11.4%)
55-64 years
571 (9.9%)
65-74 years
349 (6.1%)
75-84 years
200 (3.5%)
85+ years
81 (1.4%)

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