Guildford (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent home addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the resident count of Guildford (NSW) is projected to be approximately 25,598 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 1,507 individuals (6.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 24,091 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 25,563, determined by Districts after reviewing the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating 104 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population scale translates to a density of 4,353 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of nationwide areas analyzed by Districts, signaling that land here is in high demand. The 6.3% expansion rate recorded in Guildford (NSW) since the census trails the state average (7.1%) by just 0.8 percentage points, highlighting its strong expansion potential. The upward trend in population was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 56% of all population increases in recent times.

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Guildford has a diverse, skilled labor pool with an unemployment rate of 14.9% and an estimated annual job growth of 3.8%, derived from Districts summaries of statistical area statistics. In March 2026, the employed resident count stood at 8,796, whereas the unemployment rate exceeded the Greater Sydney figure of 4.1% by 10.8 percentage points, pointing to potential areas of improvement, and labor market participation remains low at 51.2% versus 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show a high proportion of workers (30.0%) carrying out duties from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lock-down measures.

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According to the latest ATO tax statistics aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023, personal earnings in Guildford fall below the national average. The median annual taxable income for residents is $40,969 and the average is $50,597, compared to Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, these figures would equate to roughly $45,197 for median earnings and $55,819 for average earnings in March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that local household income sits in the 21st percentile at $1,314 per week, while individual earnings are in the 4th percentile. The weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 29.7% of residents (7,602 people), which is close to the wider region where 30.9% of the population falls into this category. Financial pressure from housing is high, with residents retaining only 75.7% of their income, placing the area in the 13th percentile for affordability.

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An assessment of housing types in Guildford at the latest Census showed that 55.0% of properties were detached houses and 45.0% were multi-unit options like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. The level of home ownership in Guildford lagged behind the metropolitan average, standing at 22.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (29.0%) or renting tenants (49.0%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $2,015 was lower than the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427, while the weekly rental median was recorded at $378 compared to $470 across the metro area. On a national scale, Guildford's home loan payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the largest share of households at 71.9%, consisting of couples with children at 38.9%, couples without children at 16.3%, and single parent households at 14.8%. The remaining 28.1% are non-family households, which include single person households at 23.8% and group households at 4.3%. The median household occupancy of 3.1 people is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The locality presents opportunities for educational enhancement, as the proportion of residents with a university qualification (22.9%) is lower than the SA4 regional average of 39.1%. This discrepancy offers a clear direction for educational support programs. Among those with degrees, bachelor degrees are most common at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational training and technical skills are well represented, with 28.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, split between advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (16.8%).

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Public transit networks include 144 passenger stops across Guildford, offering a combination of train and bus options. These stops support 46 unique routes that manage 6,074 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 124 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of workers commute outside the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 77% and train travel at 16%. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles. A notable 30.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators present a generally positive scenario for local residents, with analysis by Districts showing mortality rates and medical conditions that align with national averages. Common health issues appear at typical levels across different age groups, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low, covering about 47% of the population (~12,033 people). This is below the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Guildford ranks as one of the most multicultural localities in Australia, with 50.1% of the population born outside of the country and 71.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Islam is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 43.7% of residents, compared to 6.8% across the broader Greater Sydney area.

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Guildford has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The suburb shows a higher proportion of young children aged 0 - 4 (8.2%) than Greater Sydney, but a lower percentage of people aged 45 - 54 (10.4%). Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 has increased from 14.4% to 15.5% of the local population, while the group aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 14.4% to 13.2%. Future projections suggest the age distribution will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group expected to increase by 691 people (26%) from 2,662 to 3,354, while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 groups are projected to contract.

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Guildford currently has an estimated 2,099 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 1,190 children aged 0-2 and 793 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 2,037 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,930. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 16.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.