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South Guildford sits on the south bank of the Swan River opposite historic Guildford in the City of Swan. It has a practical, low-rise character, with a mix of older brick and weatherboard houses, larger industrial and commercial lots and pockets of newer infill. Many residents are tradespeople or families; the community is about 3,781 people with a median age of 37 and household income of $2,209 a week. Most homes are owner-occupied.

Day-to-day life is shaped by straightforward vehicle access via Great Eastern Highway and Tonkin Highway and rail links at Guildford station, while retail and services are commonly used in neighbouring Guildford and Midland and the Swan Valley's wineries and parks are close for weekend recreation. Several local and regional projects are planned or under way, including road upgrades, a new shared path and local actions such as a BMX facility and improved pedestrian connections. Whether South Guildford suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Buying a house in South Guildford sits well above what local households earned at the last Census. The median house price of $962,500 is about 8.4 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (962,500 ÷ (2,209 × 52) ? 8.4). Renting a house would also take a sizeable share of local income: $850 a week is roughly 38.5% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census. Which figure matters most depends on whether you plan to rent or buy; on these numbers buying is further above local incomes than renting.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Over the past 12 months house values in South Guildford rose 21.6%, a strong increase in what houses are worth. House rents were up 9.7% over the same period, a solid rise in rental income. Put together, the data show capital growth outpaced rental growth on the houses side this year; which of those outcomes matters to you will depend on whether you are focused on price appreciation or on income from rent.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.