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Guildford

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2161
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Property investors enjoyed capital gains of 13.56% over the last 12 months in GUILDFORD, translating to lower returns compared with its peers in NSW.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in GUILDFORD are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

The suburb posted a 37.44% growth in median prices over a three-year period. This is considerably lower than the gains it recorded over the past year.

This number can mean, real estate investors could earn a rental income of $750 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

On average, rents on listings have reached the $750 mark, reflecting a 2.91% increase in returns based on the current median price in GUILDFORD.

GUILDFORD, 2161 ranks 174th in NSW in terms of median property value increase and capital gains, based on year-to-date figures.

While it ranks 530th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 2.91% return.

Surburb overview

Guildford, located 27 kilometres west of Sydney's central business district, falls within the Cumberland City Council and sits at an elevation of 29 metres. 

The suburb recorded a population of 24,091 at the 2021 census, with a relatively young median age of 31 years compared to the NSW average of 39.

Guildford displays notable cultural diversity: 45.3 per cent of residents were born in Australia, while Lebanon (10.3 per cent), Afghanistan (4.6 per cent), China (3.2 per cent) and Pakistan (2.7 per cent) feature among the top birthplaces. Ancestries reflect this diversity, with Lebanese backgrounds at 24.2 per cent, Australian 12.8 per cent, and English 9.2 per cent.

Only 25.5 per cent of people speak only English at home; Arabic is spoken by 30.2 per cent, followed by Mandarin, Hazaraghi, Urdu and Dari. Religious affiliation is varied, with Islam at 39.1 per cent, followed by Catholic 21.4 per cent and No Religion 9.9 per cent.

Guildford railway station, located on the Main South line, is approximately 25.7 kilometres from Central and serves the T2 and T5 lines, recording a daily patronage of around 4,090 in 2023.

Multiple bus routes link Guildford to Merrylands, Woodpark, Fairfield, Parramatta and Chester Hill.

Train travel proves popular, alongside bus connections, though private vehicles remain significant, particularly for accessing nearby industrial and residential areas.

Essential services accommodate daily needs via local shops, heritage-listed Linnwood, and an industrial precinct along Guildford Road.

Major shopping, banking and specialist services in Parramatta, Fairfield and Granville are within easy reach.

Recreational spaces include John Campbell Reserve, Woodville Public Golf Course and bushland patches near the water supply canal.

Heritage features, such as Linnwood Hall and the early water supply canal, offer historical interest.

Community life reflects multiculturalism, with places of worship including churches and mosques, as well as programs held through local associations.

Guildford strikes a balance between access to the Sydney CBD and a rich cultural fabric, with public transport links and a mix of residential, commercial, and natural environments.

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