What suburb is postcode 2161?

Guildford is the primary suburb with postcode 2161 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Guildford is the main locality.

Which local government area is Guildford in?

Guildford (2161) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Guildford?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Guildford (2161) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is Guildford flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Guildford. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near Guildford?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Guildford (2161), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Guildford (2161) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Guildford (2161). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

Guildford 2161 suburb insights

Guildford (2161) is a suburb in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales. This page brings together 16 data cards on what property buyers actually need to know before committing to Guildford: affordability signals including median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility; lifestyle indicators covering school catchments, childcare quality, walkability, and commute times to the CBD; and risk factors including flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, and air quality. The final section tracks how Guildford is changing — new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts from the ABS Census. All data is sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and updated regularly. Use the section navigation above to jump between Affordability, Lifestyle, Dealbreakers, and Change.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Guildford?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Guildford? Based on the suburb median of $1,160,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$5,726/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

100.6%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$928,000 loan

20% deposit ($232,000)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 101% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Guildford100.6%

Sydney median income63.8%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Nearby suburbs with lower medians

Still looking? These suburbs are closer to reach.

Old Guildford 2161$465,00040% RTI Merrylands 2160$675,00059% RTI Fairfield 2165$440,00038% RTI

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.

Can I afford Guildford?

Rental market in Guildford

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 51 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

$550per week

Sep 2025 · 51 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Merrylands2160

$600▲$50

2.4 km away

Fairfield2165

$490▼$60

3.4 km away

Villawood2163

$430▼$120

3.5 km away

Granville2142

$630▲$80

3.7 km away

NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Guildford

GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW

04:10 AEST

Parramatta North station · 6.6 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

6.9µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

16.6µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

1.2pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Parramatta North station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2161

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2161. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Guildford change?

Investor activity in Guildford

2161 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Parramatta postcodes, or explore the full Parramatta suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2161?: Guildford is the primary suburb with postcode 2161 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Guildford is the main locality.
Which local government area is Guildford in?: Guildford (2161) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Guildford?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Guildford (2161) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Guildford flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Guildford. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Guildford?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Guildford (2161), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Guildford (2161) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?: The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Guildford (2161). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Guildford changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Guildford (2161) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Guildford in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Guildford 2161: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Parramatta suburb index to compare nearby options.