Guildford West

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2161
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A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 27.57% capital gain.

Property investors in GUILDFORD WEST enjoyed capital gains of 7.26% over the last 12 months translating to lower returns compared with its peers in the territory.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,255,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices there averaged 9.19% per annum over a 3-year period.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in GUILDFORD WEST usually have to wait an average of 66 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $820 mark, reflecting a 3.4% increase in returns based on the current median price in GUILDFORD WEST.

GUILDFORD WEST, 2161 places 375th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Guildford West lies approximately 26 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, sitting within the Cumberland City Council in Greater Western Sydney.

The suburb recorded a population of 5,762 at the 2021 census, marking a growth of about 17 per cent since 2016, with a median age of 31 years and a substantial child population at 24.8 per cent aged under 14.

Around 55.5 per cent of residents were born in Australia, while Lebanon (8.1 per cent), Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and Syria also feature prominently. Languages spoken at home include Arabic (28.8 per cent), Hazaraghi, Mandarin, Persian, and Turkish.

The median weekly household income stands at approximately $1,580, with around 63.8 per cent of dwellings being owner-occupied. Housing zoning encompasses a majority of environmental living zones (62 per cent) supplemented by medium-density residential and industrial areas.

Transport infrastructure centres on proximity to Fairfield and Yennora train stations, both a short drive away, with local bus services linking Guildford West to Guildford, Merrylands and Parramatta; census data shows about 44 per cent driving to work, 1.3 per cent train use, 3 per cent public transport and 26 per cent working from home.

Guildford West Public School and several preschools serve the local community, while nearby Fairfield High School and Merrylands High School offer secondary education.

Essential services are available along Fowler and Fairfield Roads, including convenience stores, cafés, a post office, and small retail outlets. Larger centres in Fairfield, Guildford, or Parramatta are easily reachable.

Residents enjoy recreational options at Guildford West Sportsground, tennis centre and local parks, with heritage attractions such as the Guildford West pipehead canal adding cultural interest.

Property values reflect growing demand, with median house prices near $1.17 million, annual growth exceeding 7 per cent and weekly rents around $780, yielding roughly 3.5 per cent.

Guildford West balances suburban diversity and family orientation with access to transport links, schools, shops, and parks, while maintaining a mix of low- and medium-density residential environments.

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