South Guildford

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, South Guildford's estimated population is around 4,451 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 670 people (17.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,781 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,350 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 272 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 859 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. South Guildford's 17.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.7%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation is forecast for South Guildford, with an expected expansion to 6,039 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 44.7% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in South Guildford was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows South Guildford has experienced around 97 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 487 homes. So far in FY-26, 46 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.1 new residents are associated with every home built during this period.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. Developers target the premium market segment, constructing new properties at an average value of $436,000.

In FY-26, $32.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. All new construction consists of standalone homes, maintaining South Guildford's traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking space for families. With around 80 people per dwelling approval, South Guildford exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 1,991 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

South Guildford has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones are Hazelmere Interchange, METRONET New Midland Station and METRONET East - Midland, METRONET East High Wycombe Housing Development, and Mills Park Redevelopment (City of Swan). The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees South Guildford performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

South Guildford has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.6% and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 3.1% over the past year, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 2,928 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. The workforce participation rate in South Guildford is 71.7%, higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors. Notably, the area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has a lower representation at 12.6% compared to the regional average of 14.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, labour force by 3.0%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% and a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to South Guildford's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of South Guildford has a median taxpayer income of $63,883 and an average income of $75,109 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, this is high compared to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. As of September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $70,029 (median) and $82,334 (average), based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. In South Guildford, household, family and personal incomes rank high nationally, between the 78th and 82nd percentiles according to the 2021 Census. The income distribution shows that 34.4% of residents (1,531 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, slightly higher than the metropolitan region's 32.0%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 32.6% of households, indicating strong consumer spending power. Housing expenses account for 14.9% of income, and residents rank high in disposable income, at the 79th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

South Guildford is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile

The dwelling structure in South Guildford, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.8% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Home ownership stood at 26.4%, with 55.0% of dwellings mortgaged and 18.6% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was $400. Nationally, South Guildford's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, with rents also surpassing the national figure of $375.

South Guildford features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 2.6 people

Family households are the majority, accounting for 77.0% of all households. They include couples with children at 37.7%, couples without children at 27.8%, and single parent families at 9.9%. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.0%, consisting of lone person households at 20.0% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people.

South Guildford demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Tertiary education reaches 28.9% of residents aged 15+ in South Guildford. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (25.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in South Guildford shows that there are currently 59 active transport stops operating, all of which offer bus services. These stops are served by two distinct routes combined, facilitating a total of 276 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport facilities is deemed excellent, with residents residing on average just 178 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, each route provides service at a frequency of 39 trips per day across all stops, translating to roughly four weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in South Guildford is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

South Guildford shows better-than-average health results, with both younger and older age groups having low rates of common health conditions.

Around 57% (~2,537 individuals) have private health insurance. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.5 and 7.7% of residents respectively. About 71.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Perth overall. Approximately 13.2% (587 people) are aged 65 or over. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, similar to those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in South Guildford was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

South Guildford had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 13.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in South Guildford, comprising 44.1% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to none across Greater Perth.

The top three represented ancestry groups were English (29.6%), Australian (23.1%), and Irish (7.9%). There were also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh at 1.0% (vs none regionally), New Zealand at 1.3% (none regionally), and Hungarian at 0.4% (none regionally).

South Guildford's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

South Guildford has a median age of 37, which matches Greater Perth's figure and is comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group comprises 17.8% of South Guildford's population, higher than Greater Perth's percentage. Conversely, the 15-24 cohort makes up 9.9%, lower than Greater Perth's figure. Between 2021 and present day, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.0% to 9.9%. During this period, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.9% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in South Guildford's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 61%, reaching 939 people from its current figure of 583.