Old Guildford

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2161
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Homeowners and real estate investors betting on OLD GUILDFORD, 2161 can rest assured about this NSW suburb's performance. The suburb saw median home prices rise by 14.96%.

A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 60.09% capital gain.

Property investors in OLD GUILDFORD enjoyed capital gains of 14.96% 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 $1,460,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices there averaged 20.03% per annum over a 3-year period.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in OLD GUILDFORD usually have to wait an average of 51.5 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $690 mark, reflecting a 2.46% increase in returns based on the current median price in OLD GUILDFORD.

OLD GUILDFORD, 2161 places 113th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Old Guildford sits approximately 28 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district within the City of Fairfield.

The suburb had 2,857 residents at the 2021 census, with a strong Arabic-speaking community representing 40.8% of the population, and 53.3% born in Australia. Lebanese ancestry was the most common at 33.9 per cent, followed by Australian and English backgrounds.

The median age hovers around 31 years, and 59.7 per cent of households include families with children; average family income is approximately $1,464 per week, below the national average.

Old Guildford railway station is located within a five-minute drive, approximately 25.7 kilometres from Central via the Main South line. It is served by the T2 and T5 lines, with around 4,090 daily passengers in 2023.

Multiple bus routes offer connections to nearby Fairfield, Parramatta, Yennora, Chester Hill and Bankstown.

Local amenities include Old Guildford Public School, which offers preschool facilities, and several childcare centres. Primary and secondary education is also available in neighbouring suburbs, such as Guildford and Fairfield.

Convenience retail and food outlets line Woodville and Crawford Streets, while larger shopping centres and specialist services are a short drive away in Fairfield and Chester Hill.

Recreation options in and around Old Guildford include McCredie Park, which hosts both indoor swimming facilities and sporting fields, and Campbell Hill Pioneer Reserve, offering open space, wetlands, courts and barbecue shelters.

Heritage attractions such as the Linnwood Hall museum and the Guildford West pipehead water supply canal add cultural depth and are maintained by local historical associations.

Housing in Old Guildford ranges from post-war brick cottages to newer standalone dwellings, typically situated on modest lots of around 550 m², with recent sales for three-bedroom homes reaching nearly $1.15 million.

Community life reflects a multicultural environment, supported by mosques, churches, and cultural groups, structured around local schools, parks, and cultural sites.

Old Guildford functions as a culturally vibrant western suburb, offering accessible transport, diverse amenities, recreational facilities, and historical character, all set within a family-friendly suburban landscape.

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