Guildford (WA)

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Guildford (WA) has an estimated population of 2,174 as of May 2026, which represents an increase of 134 people (6.6%) from the 2,040 residents recorded during the 2021 Census, according to research by Districts utilizing ABS data and subsequent address validation. This estimate builds upon a June 2025 ABS Estimated Resident Population figure of 2,149, supplemented by 13 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The suburb of Guildford (WA) features a population density of 681 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with average benchmarks across evaluated areas. The 6.6% population increase in the suburb of Guildford (WA) since the census lags the nationwide growth rate of 9.3% by 2.7 percentage points. Recent population growth within the suburb of Guildford (WA) was almost exclusively driven by overseas migration.

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Guildford features a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services, showing a 4.9% unemployment rate and an estimated 3.7% growth in employment over the past year. In March 2026, there were 1,150 working residents, with the local unemployment rate tracking 0.7% higher than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, and labor force participation recorded at 65.8%, below the regional average of 70.2%. Census records show 13.6% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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Taxpayer data from the 2023 financial year shows Guildford had a median income of $66,528 and an average income of $80,542, comparing to regional figures of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, March 2026 income levels are estimated at approximately $73,800 for the median and $89,345 for the average. Incomes for households, families, and individuals in Guildford sit around the 70th percentile nationwide. The dominant weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 27.5% of residents (597 people), which is similar to the regional proportion of 32.0%. A high proportion of households (36.4%) earn more than weekly, which supports retail spending. Housing costs consume of local income, and strong earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, with the area ranking in the th decile on the SEIFA income index.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Guildford consisted of 81.2% separate houses and 18.8% other dwelling types, such as apartments and semi-detached homes, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Home ownership in Guildford stood at 34.1%, which is higher than the Perth metro average, with mortgaged properties accounting for 44.8% and rented properties making up 21.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,300 was higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $350, matching the Perth metro average of $350. Compared nationally, Guildford mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 66.3% of local households, consisting of 29.2% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent households. The remaining 33.7% are non-family households, which comprise lone person households at 29.9% and group households at 4.4%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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A high proportion of Guildford residents hold tertiary qualifications, with 36.5% of those aged 15 and over having a university degree, compared to 19.7% in the SA3 and 24.3% in the SA4 regions. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational training is also common, with 28.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, comprising 11.6% with advanced diplomas and 17.1% with certificates.

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Public transport services in Guildford comprise 22 active bus and train stops. These stops accommodate 22 routes, delivering 4,438 passenger journeys weekly. Public transport access is excellent, with residents living an average of 173 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary commute mode at 75%, followed by trains at 14% and walking at 4%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 cars per household, below the metropolitan average. The 2021 Census recorded 13.6% of residents working from home, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Health outcomes for Guildford residents are generally positive, with mortality rates and medical conditions tracking close to national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is low overall, though it rises above national averages within older age brackets, and private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 59% of the population (1,286 people).

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Guildford exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 7.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 26.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 45.1% of the population. The most distinct divergence is Buddhism, which is practiced by 1.1% of residents compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 46 years in Guildford is older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is overrepresented at 14.7% of the population, while 25 - 34 year-olds are underrepresented at 8.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.4% to 13.0%, while the 45 to 54 group fell from 15.7% to 14.5%, and the 85 and over cohort decreased from 4.7% to 3.6%. By 2041, demographic shifts will see the 75 to cohort expand by people () from to . Older residents aged and over will account for of total population growth, whereas the to and to age cohorts are projected to contract.

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Guildford currently has an estimated 82 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 66 children aged 0-2 and 45 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 85 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 146. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.4 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.