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Guildford suburb profile

Guildford is a historic riverside suburb on the edge of the Swan Valley, known for its compact village centre of nineteenth-century buildings, timber cottages and tree-lined streets. The foreshore parks and river paths give the area a relaxed, outdoor feel while the main shopping strip hosts cafes, antique stores and a longstanding hotel that anchor local life. Guildford railway station on the Midland line and Great Eastern Highway provide straightforward links to the city and neighbouring hubs. The suburb appeals to residents who value heritage character, easy river access and a village atmosphere close to wineries and rural green space.

Guildford property market performance

Guildford has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen sharply, up 23.1% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months six houses and one unit changed hands. Houses sold in a median of 13 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Guildford saw house rents average $750 a week, up a slight 0.7% over the last 12 months. Unit rents averaged $650 a week.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
23.1%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
61
Median days on market
Past 12 months
13N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$750$650
Change in rent
Past 12 months
0.7%N/A

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Guildford demographics

Guildford is a community of 2,040 people with a median age of 46 and a median total household income of $2,207 a week, roughly $114,764 a year.

Families are dominated by couples. Couple families with children are the largest group at 43.3%, while couple families without children make up 41.0%. One-parent families account for 14.0% and other families 1.7%, so the two couple-family groups together represent about 84.3% of families.

In Guildford, owner-occupiers are most common: 34.5% of homes are owned outright and 45.3% are owned with a mortgage, combining to about four in five dwellings (79.8%) owner-occupied, while renters make up 20.3% of homes.

Suburbs near Guildford

Some popular suburbs near Guildford include:

  • South Guildford: mixed industrial and residential area near river reserves.
  • Bassendean: riverside suburb with established parks along the Swan River.
  • Woodbridge: historic suburb featuring riverside parkland and village-style streets.
  • Hazelmere: semi-rural industrial precinct with larger lots and commercial uses.
  • Lockridge: predominantly residential suburb with established parks and bush reserves.

How does Guildford compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Guildford’s median house price is 23.6% higher than South Guildford’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Guildford have grown 1.4% higher than in South Guildford.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Guildford are selling 50.0% faster than in Woodbridge.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Guildford are selling 59.5% faster than in Bassendean.
  • Investment considerations: In Guildford, the rental yield for house is 2.6% lower than the Perth average, while the rental yield for units is 20.3% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Guildford have grown 10.5% higher than the average rate of growth across Perth.

Choose the right real estate agents in Guildford

In Guildford ,17 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 60.5% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2% and 2.93%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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