Guildford
NSW 2161 · Cumberland
24,091 (2021) → 25,748 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Guildford is a moderate growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2161, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.36M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 19km inland. Guildford has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2161 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (10.32%), Afghanistan (4.56%), China (3.18%), Pakistan (2.66%), Iraq (2.25%)
Top languages: Arabic (30.21%), Mandarin (3.21%), Urdu (2.62%), Turkish (2.33%), Cantonese (2.06%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1017 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1028
- Guildford Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 943
- Granville South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 933
- Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 855
Nearby (within 10km)
- Old Guildford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 903
- Rowland Hassall SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 889
- Blaxcell Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 957
- Merrylands East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 955
- Chester Hill North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 950
- Granville East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 923
- Chester Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 912
- Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1004
- Fowler Road SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 895
- Merrylands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 936
- Yennora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 933
- Verona SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 889
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Guildford
Is Guildford safe?
Guildford has a residential safety score of 59/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,658 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Guildford?
In Guildford, the median house price is $1.36M and the median unit price is $485K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Guildford from Sydney CBD?
Guildford is about 20.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 48 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Guildford?
Guildford has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 940 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Guildford?
Guildford has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 137 bus stops.