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 Feb 2026, South Guildford's population is estimated at around 4,449. This reflects an increase of 668 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 271 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 858 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 (9.9%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb 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 of 1,582 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections reflecting an increase of 44.8% 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. Over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), there has been an average of 3.1 new residents per year for every home built.

Demand is outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $436,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $32.9 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. All new construction has been standalone homes, maintaining South Guildford's traditional low density character and focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 80 people per dwelling approval, South Guildford shows characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate South Guildford will gain 1,991 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population 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 that could affect 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 an educated workforce with strong manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, lower than the Greater Perth average of 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.2%.

As of September 2025, 2,929 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% and workforce participation at 85.7%, higher than Greater Perth's 71.6%. Home-based work is low at 9.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, education & training, and transport, postal & warehousing, which has a particularly strong representation with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance is lower at 12.6% compared to the regional average of 14.8%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, labour force by 3.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9% with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that South Guildford's employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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 had a median taxpayer income of $63,883 and an average income of $75,109 in 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. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $70,029 (median) and $82,334 (average), based on a 9.62% increase from the financial year 2023 Wage Price Index growth. South Guildford's household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly nationally in the 2021 Census, between the 78th and 82nd percentiles. Income distribution showed that 34.4% of residents (1,530 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, consistent with metropolitan trends where 32.0% were in the same category. Economic strength was evident with 32.6% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounted for 14.9% of income, and residents ranked within the 79th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

South Guildford is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

South Guildford's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.8% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in South Guildford stood at 26.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.0% and rented ones at 18.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, above Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent was $400, higher than Perth metro's $350. Nationally, South Guildford's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

South Guildford features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 77.0% of all households, including 37.7% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.0%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the Greater Perth average.

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 South Guildford residents aged 15 and above. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational credentials are held by 37.0% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 25.9%.

Educational participation is 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

South Guildford has 59 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two routes that together provide 276 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 178 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car is the dominant mode of transport at 85%, while train use stands at 7%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.7, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 9.7% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 39 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 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 exhibits superior health outcomes as assessed by AreaSearch, showing low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and elderly cohorts.

Approximately 57% (~2,536 people) have private health cover, which is notably high. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (8.5%) and asthma (7.7%), with 71.1% reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Under-65 residents show better-than-average health outcomes. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 13.8% (613 people), compared to Greater Perth's 16.3%. Senior health outcomes are above average and align with national rankings for 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 than most local markets, with 13.7% of its population 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 the population. Judaism, however, was more prevalent in South Guildford at 0.1%, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.6%), Australian (23.1%), and Irish (7.9%). Notably, Welsh (1.0%) and New Zealand (1.3%) ethnicities were overrepresented in South Guildford compared to the regional averages of 0.7% and 0.8%, respectively. Hungarian ethnicity was also slightly more prevalent at 0.4%.

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

South Guildford has a median age of 37, matching Greater Perth's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 35-44 age group comprises 18.0%, higher than Greater Perth, while the 15-24 cohort is less prevalent at 10.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.0% to 10.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 13.9% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in South Guildford's age structure, notably with the 45-54 group expected to grow by 61%, reaching 937 people from 582.