Guildford West

Guildford West lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Guildford West is around 6,254, reflecting an increase of 492 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Guildford West by AreaSearch in June 2024 indicated a resident population of 6,245, with an additional 34 validated new addresses contributing to the growth. This results in a population density ratio of 3,884 persons per square kilometer, placing Guildford West within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population grew by 8.5% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, exceeding the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.5%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during this period. For future projections, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

By 2041, Guildford West's population is expected to increase by 723 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 10.2% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Guildford West when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Guildford West averaged approximately 37 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 186 homes. As of FY26, 13 approvals have been recorded. Assuming an average of two new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, supply and demand appear balanced, indicating stable market conditions. The average construction value of new dwellings is $398,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

This financial year has seen $1.0 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Guildford West records 10% less building activity per person while placing among the 77th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 35% standalone homes and 65% medium and high-density housing, a significant shift from existing patterns (currently 78% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 154 people per dwelling approval, Guildford West exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Guildford West is projected to grow by 635 residents through to 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Guildford West has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Merrylands RSL Club Redevelopment Stage 2, Merrylands West Public School Upgrade, Centenary Park Sports Field Upgrade, and 246 Woodville Road Mixed-Use Development are key projects. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Guildford West face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Guildford West has a skilled workforce with notable representation in construction. Its unemployment rate was 11.0% as of June 2025, which is 6.8% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 43.7%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows particularly high concentration with levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.1%, labour force by 3.4%, leading to a 3.0 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Guildford West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Guildford West had a median taxpayer income of $39,584 and an average of $49,450 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is below the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856 in the same period. By September 2025, estimates suggest Guildford West's median income will be approximately $44,576 and the average will be around $55,686, based on a 12.61% growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows individual incomes at the 8th percentile were $569 weekly, while household incomes were at the 40th percentile. Income distribution indicates that 31.5% of Guildford West's population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with regional levels at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 77.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 33rd percentile.

Guildford West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Guildford West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.6% houses and 22.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 62.1% houses and 37.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Guildford West was 27.1%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings made up 38.9%, with rented ones at 34.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,286, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Guildford West was $460, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Guildford West's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,286 versus the Australian average of $1,863. Weekly rents in Guildford West were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Guildford West features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 81.0% of all households, including 47.1% couples with children, 16.5% couples without children, and 16.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 15.8% and group households at 3.0%. The median household size is 3.4 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

Educational outcomes in Guildford West fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 18.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 39.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (19.8%). Educational participation is high at 36.0%, comprising 13.4% in primary, 10.5% in secondary, and 5.2% in tertiary education.

Guildford West Public School serves the area with an enrollment of 378 students, offering balanced educational opportunities typical of Australian schools (ICSEA: 954). It caters exclusively to primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 6.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.2, leading many families to travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Guildford West has 36 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 13 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,806 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 145 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages at 258 trips per day, which translates to approximately 50 weekly trips per individual stop.

Guildford West's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Guildford West, with younger cohorts particularly experiencing a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was found to be extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (~2,911 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and arthritis, impacting 6.7 and 5.9% of residents respectively, while 76.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 11.6% of residents aged 65 and over (725 people), which is lower than the 13.9% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, requiring more attention than the broader population.

Guildford West is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Guildford West has a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.7% of its population born overseas and 59.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Guildford West is Christianity, accounting for 48.0% of the population. Islam is notably overrepresented, comprising 34.8%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 29.1%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Other (28.1%), Lebanese (20.2%), and Australian (16.2%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Samoan is overrepresented at 1.0% compared to the regional average of 0.7%, Vietnamese at 1.3% versus 4.0%, and Maltese at 0.7% compared to 1.4%.

Guildford West hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Guildford West's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Guildford West has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.5%) compared to Greater Sydney but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.8%). Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 13.8% to 15.2%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 16.0% to 14.9%. By 2041, Guildford West's age profile is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 55-64 is expected to grow steadily, increasing by 188 people (30%) from 625 to 814. Conversely, the populations of those aged 25-34 and 0-4 are anticipated to decline.