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Guildford West, NSW 2161
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,280,000
market range $1.3M-$1.3M
Median Unit
$580,000
market range $550K-$825K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+7.0%
market range +2.5% to +10.0%
Investment snapshot for Guildford West
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Guildford West market and investor summary
In Guildford West, NSW 2161, the median house sells for around $1.3M, on a gross rental yield of 3.3% for houses. House prices have moved +7.0% over the past year and +22.3% over three years. At 2.5% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.3% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation.
Living in Guildford West: people, income and schools
Guildford West has a resident population of roughly 5,762, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 31, it reads as younger than the national median, and families account for 81% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $82,000 a year (about $1,580 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 15.5 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 44% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 70 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Guildford West sits about 23 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 51 for walkability and 23 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 5,762
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $82,000/yr
- Households renting
- 33%
- Family households
- 81%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 70
- avg ICSEA 923
- Unemployment
- 14.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 23 km
- Walk score
- 51/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Guildford West
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What should I check before investing in Guildford West?
Guildford West has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.2%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +7.0% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Guildford West?
The median property price in Guildford West, NSW 2161 is $1.3M for houses and $580K for units.
What rental yield does Guildford West show?
The gross rental yield in Guildford West is 3.3% for houses and 5.2% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Guildford West?
House prices in Guildford West are up 7.0% over the past year and up 22.3% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Guildford West?
The current vacancy rate in Guildford West is 2.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Guildford West?
Guildford West has a population of approximately 5,762 residents, with a median age of 31.
What schools are near Guildford West?
There are 70 schools within roughly 5km of Guildford West. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Guildford West affordable to buy in?
A median house in Guildford West costs about 15.5 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Guildford West's population growing?
The population of Guildford West has grown modestly, about 6% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Guildford West from the CBD?
Guildford West is about 23 km from the CBD.
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