Guildford
At a median age of 46, Guildford sits 6 years above the national figure, making it one of Perth's older-skewing suburbs, and that demographic weight shapes almost every other signal. Household income ranks in the 83.8th percentile nationally, yet the median house price is estimated at $505,000, well below what that income level would command in most capital-city equivalents. University qualifications reach 42.3%, which is 12.2 percentage points above the national average, a reflection of the Professionals-heavy workforce. The suburb spans 3.19 km2 with a population of 2,040 and a low turnover rate: 75.8% of residents stayed at their current address, indicating settled, long-term households rather than a transient rental market.
Population
2,040
Median Age
46.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,207/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
25
Median House
$505K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $505,000 represents reasonable value given that household income sits in the 83.8th percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,300, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 81.2% of dwellings, with semi-detached homes at 13.7% and apartments at just 3.8%. The bedroom split favours three-bedroom homes at 44.9% and four-plus at 28.3%, which suits families or buyers seeking larger floor plans. Outright owners account for 34.5% of households compared to 45.3% carrying a mortgage, suggesting the suburb still draws active buyers rather than being locked up by long-term debt-free holders.
For Buyers
The median house price of $505,000 represents reasonable value given that household income sits in the 83.8th percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,300, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 81.2% of dwellings, with semi-detached homes at 13.7% and apartments at just 3.8%. The bedroom split favours three-bedroom homes at 44.9% and four-plus at 28.3%, which suits families or buyers seeking larger floor plans. Outright owners account for 34.5% of households compared to 45.3% carrying a mortgage, suggesting the suburb still draws active buyers rather than being locked up by long-term debt-free holders.
For Investors
With only 20.3% of households renting and a weekly rent of $350, Guildford leans owner-occupier rather than rental-driven. The gross yield at $350 per week against a $505,000 median is approximately 3.6%, modest but not unusual for a suburb with strong owner-occupier demand. The vacancy rate of 9.2% is elevated compared to typical sub-3% Perth tight conditions, suggesting some softness in the rental segment. Development activity logged 18 applications in the past 12 months, a moderate level for a 3.19 km2 suburb. The high share of professionals and managers in the workforce, combined with income in the 83.8th percentile nationally, provides a stable demand base for well-positioned rental properties.
Development Activity
Total DAs
25
Last 12 Months
25
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Guildford iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Guildford Grammar School
PP-12 · 1225 students
Guildford Primary School
K-6 · 315 students
Demographics
The median age of 46 is 6 years above the national figure, and only 26.2% of residents were born overseas, which is 4.6 percentage points above the national average. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic: English is the largest group at 881 residents, followed by Scottish (265) and Irish (256). University qualifications at 42.3% run 12.2 points above national, consistent with the Professionals-and-Managers occupational profile. Average household size of 2.3 is 0.2 below the national average, reflecting the older age structure. Couples with children make up 531 families versus 370 couples without children, and there are no single-parent families recorded, though this may be a small-area data artefact.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.2%
Houses
13.7%
Townhouse
3.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupancy dominates the housing mix: 34.5% own outright and 45.3% carry a mortgage, leaving only 20.3% renting, well below the national renter share. Separate houses make up 81.2% of dwellings, above the national proportion, which keeps the suburb functionally detached-house oriented. The $505,000 median and $2,300 monthly mortgage figure together imply a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%, below stress levels. Three-bedroom homes account for 44.9% of stock and four-plus-bedroom homes for 28.3%, pointing to larger family-sized dwellings. The vacancy rate of 9.2% is higher than typical Perth conditions and may reflect some older or heritage stock sitting between tenancies. Rent-to-income at 15.9% is well below the 30% stress threshold.
Mortgage / mo
$2,300
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$875
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.2%
Unoccupied
72
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.5%
Couples, no children
1,298
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare and Education each account for roughly 17% of employed residents, together making up more than a third of the local workforce, and this dual anchor explains the suburb's resilience against sector-specific downturns. Professional/Technical roles follow at 12.3% and Public Administration at 8.4%. Mining contributes 7.8%, a notable presence for an inner-suburban area and reflective of WA's broader economy. By occupation, Professionals lead at 346 workers followed by Managers at 141. The unemployment rate of 3.8% is low and the full-time employment rate reaches 62.9%. SEIFA deciles sit at 5 across both IRSD and IRSAD, placing Guildford at the national median on disadvantage measures, neither notably advantaged nor disadvantaged.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.9%
Part-time
33.3%
Participation
55.9%
Employed
931
Occupations
Top Industries
University
42.3%
Postgraduate
10.2%
Born Overseas
26.2%
Dwellings
707
Transport to Work
Car travel accounts for 78.8% of journeys to work, above national norms, though 11.8% use public transport and 6.6% walk or cycle, a reasonable active-travel share for a suburb of this density. The IRSAD decile of 5 places Guildford at the national median for socioeconomic advantage, neither in the top tier nor the bottom. Volunteering runs at 21.2%, above average and consistent with a settled, owner-occupier community. About 13% of residents (254 people) need daily assistance with core activities, a moderate figure that aligns with the older median age of 46. Rent stress is absent at 15.9% rent-to-income, and mortgage stress is contained at 24.1%, making Guildford accessible relative to higher-decile suburbs that carry heavier debt burdens.
Drive
78.8%
Public Transport
11.8%
Walk / Cycle
6.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Guildford compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guildford a good suburb to live in?
Guildford offers a stable, owner-occupier environment with household income in the 83.8th percentile nationally. University qualifications at 42.3% are 12.2 points above the national average. The median age of 46 reflects a settled community, and the 75.8% stay rate confirms residents tend to put down long-term roots. Trade-offs include a 9.2% vacancy rate and limited walkability at 78.8% car-dependent commuters.
What is the median house price in Guildford?
The median house price is estimated at $505,000 (2025 estimate based on rental data). Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,300, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $350, implying a gross yield of approximately 3.6%.
What schools are in Guildford?
No schools are recorded inside the Guildford boundary in this dataset. Despite this, 42.3% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 12.2 percentage points above the national figure, indicating that families in the area access well-regarded educational institutions in neighbouring suburbs.
Is Guildford safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Guildford in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb's IRSAD decile of 5 places it at the national median on socioeconomic measures, and the low 3.8% unemployment rate and high 62.9% full-time employment rate are both associated with lower crime incidence in comparable suburbs.
Is Guildford good for property investment?
The 20.3% renter share is below average, limiting the rental pool, but a $350 weekly rent against a $505,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.6%. The vacancy rate of 9.2% is elevated and warrants caution. Income in the 83.8th percentile nationally supports price stability, and the 81.2% separate-house stock keeps supply relatively constrained for detached properties.
How is Guildford's population changing?
Guildford has a population of 2,040 across 3.19 km2, with a median age of 46 that is 6 years above the national figure. The 75.8% resident stay rate indicates low churn. Development applications in the past 12 months reached 18, including heritage and aircraft noise reviews, suggesting gradual rather than high-growth trajectory.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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