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Old Guildford 2161 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Old Guildford (2161)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Parramatta suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

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

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Affordability

Can I afford Old Guildford?

Can I afford Old Guildford?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Old Guildford? Based on the suburb median of $1,280,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$6,318/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
96.5%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,024,000 loan
20% deposit ($256,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 96% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Old Guildford96.5%
Sydney median income70.4%
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.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Old Guildford?

Rental market in Old 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
Dec 22: $410 per week (66 bonds)Mar 23: $430 per week (68 bonds)Jun 23: $460 per week (63 bonds)Sep 23: $485 per week (64 bonds)Dec 23: $500 per week (60 bonds)Mar 24: $520 per week (76 bonds)Jun 24: $520 per week (68 bonds)Sep 24: $540 per week (72 bonds)Dec 24: $550 per week (57 bonds)Mar 25: $550 per week (63 bonds)Jun 25: $540 per week (57 bonds)Sep 25: $550 per week (51 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

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.

Lifestyle

Old Guildford Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Old Guildford

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:12 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.
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Change

How might Old Guildford change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Old Guildford change?

Investor activity in Old Guildford

2161 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2161?
Old Guildford is the primary suburb with postcode 2161 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Old Guildford is the main locality.
Which local government area is Old Guildford in?
Old Guildford (2161) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Old Guildford?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Old 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 Old Guildford flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Old 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 Old Guildford?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Old Guildford (2161), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Old 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 Old Guildford (2161). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Old Guildford changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Old Guildford (2161) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Old Guildford in depth

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