Old Guildford
NSW 2161 · Fairfield
2,857 (2021) → 2,968 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Old Guildford is a moderate growth suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2161, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.51M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 79/100, and is about 19km inland. Old Guildford has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 96/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (12.53%), Afghanistan (2.73%), China (2.7%), Iraq (2.14%), Vietnam (2.07%)
Top languages: Arabic (40.81%), Cantonese (2.8%), Mandarin (2.42%), Vietnamese (2.24%), Turkish (1.4%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 2025
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 1010 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Old Guildford Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 906
Nearby (within 10km)
- Rowland Hassall SchoolCombined · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 914
- Guildford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 945
- Verona SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 894
- Yennora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 936
- Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 865
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1024
- Chester Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 929
- Chester Hill North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 946
- Villawood North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 939
- Granville South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 951
- Patrician Brothers' College FairfieldSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 980
- Blaxcell Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 960
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Old Guildford
Is Old Guildford safe?
Old Guildford has a residential safety score of 96/100, 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 4,130 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Old Guildford?
In Old Guildford, the median house price is $1.51M and the median unit price is $800K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Old Guildford from Sydney CBD?
Old Guildford is about 20.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 74 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Old Guildford?
Old Guildford has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 906 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Old Guildford?
Old Guildford has a transport score of 79/100 and 18 bus stops.