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South Guildford WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Guildford, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of South Guildford WA is 3,781 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Guildford is $1,044 per week ($54,288 per year). Median rent in South Guildford is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). South Guildford has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. South Guildford has a population density of 729.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in South Guildford is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Guildford is $2,000.

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South Guildford Population

residents (Census 2021)

South Guildford Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,044/wk

$54,288 per year

#961 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: —

South Guildford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (1,893) Female 49.9% (1,887)

Population Density

729.9

people per km²

3,781 people · 5.2 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,486

Family income/wk

South Guildford Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

South Guildford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

32.3% 358 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

67.7% 749 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

South Guildford Country of Birth

Australia

84.8%

England

9.5%

India

2.3%

China

1.1%

Indonesia

0.6%

Croatia

0.5%

Germany

0.4%

Hong Kong

0.3%

Chile

0.3%

Greece

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

South Guildford Religion

No Religion

52.2%

Catholic

20.6%

Anglican

13.6%

Not stated

5.0%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Buddhism

1.8%

Hinduism

1.5%

Uniting Church

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Guildford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

South Guildford Languages Spoken at Home

Other

30.5%

SAL Tot

16.0%

Mandarin

13.7%

SAL Filipin

9.9%

Japan

8.4%

SAL Indon

7.6%

Cantonese

6.9%

IAL Punjabi

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

South Guildford Employment

💼

Employed full-time

46.9% 1,282 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.7% 648 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.6% 71 people

🏠

Not in labour force

26.9% 735 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

South Guildford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.1%

Bachelor Degree

32.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.7%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

South Guildford Occupation

Professionals

30.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.1%

Managers

15.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.0%

Sales Workers

4.8%

Labourers

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

South Guildford Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.1%

Engineering

19.9%

Society & Culture

11.8%

Health

11.2%

Education

9.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.1%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Information Technology

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

South Guildford Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Guildford Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

3.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

17.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Guildford Marital Status

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Married

50.2% 1,483

↔️

Separated

3.7% 110

📋

Divorced

9.4% 278

🕊️

Widowed

3.3% 98

👤

Never married

33.3% 985

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Guildford Ancestry

English

32.4%

Australian

25.3%

Irish

8.7%

Other

8.5%

Scottish

8.4%

Italian

4.6%

German

2.8%

Chinese

2.1%

Dutch

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Indian

1.8%

New Zealander

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Guildford School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.9%

Secondary — Government

12.8%

Pre-school

12.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.9%

Vocational Education

9.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Secondary — Catholic

7.6%

Primary — Catholic

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

South Guildford Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.6% 264

✅

No need for assistance

96.4% 7,039

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

South Guildford Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.8% 448

—

Not a volunteer

84.2% 2,394

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Guildford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.7%

$300-$449/mo

0.4%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

1.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Guildford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Train

3.1%

Bus

1.5%

Walked only

1.4%

Other

1.4%

Truck

0.8%

Bicycle

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

South Guildford Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.0%

1 vehicle

29.3%

2 vehicles

47.2%

3 vehicles

14.9%

4+ vehicles

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

South Guildford Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.2%

2 bedrooms

4.9%

3 bedrooms

38.3%

4 bedrooms

52.7%

5 bedrooms

3.0%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

South Guildford Population Mobility

14.3%

moved in the last year

40.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Guildford Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

188

Indigenous residents

7,195

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Guildford Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

342

Asthma

141

Arthritis

103

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

South Guildford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Guildford Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.2%

Couple — no children

25.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.1%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Guildford Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 75

👤

Never served

97.4% 2,782

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

South Guildford Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.7% 361

—

Did not provide

87.3% 2,481

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Guildford Children Ever Born

No children

32.2%

1 child

17.2%

2 children

29.5%

3 children

15.7%

4 children

4.6%

5+ children

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

South Guildford When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

155

1991–2000

121

2001–2010

284

2011–2015

185

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

South Guildford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.3%

5–14 hours

33.5%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

9.6%

Did not do domestic work

22.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

South Guildford Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

33.0%

3 persons

20.1%

4 persons

17.9%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Guildford Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,086

Moved from WA

384

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

South Guildford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.1%

Step family — no other children

16.0%

Blended family — no other children

1.7%

Intact family — other children present

1.1%

Other couple — children only

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Guildford Schools

schools nearby

government

1035

avg ICSEA score

5,427

total students

St Michael's School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 208 students

1109

ICSEA

Guildford Grammar School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,225 students

1100

ICSEA

Bassendean Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 380 students

1096

ICSEA

Casa Mia Montessori Community School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 53 students

1094

ICSEA

Good Shepherd Catholic School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 431 students

1064

ICSEA

St Maria Goretti's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 367 students

1057

ICSEA

Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 211 students

1056

ICSEA

Guildford Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 315 students

1044

ICSEA

Helena River Waldorf School Independent

Primary · PP-7 · 101 students

1037

ICSEA

Eden Hill Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 414 students

1019

ICSEA

Woodbridge Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 388 students

1012

ICSEA

Redcliffe Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 301 students

988

ICSEA

Governor Stirling Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 751 students

961

ICSEA

Lockridge Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 282 students

851

ICSEA

School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement - Midland Learning Academy Government

Secondary

Showing 15 of 18 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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South Guildford Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,209/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in South Guildford

Your weekly income

≈ $9,572/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,809/wk

Rent share 18.1%

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South Guildford vs State & National Average

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Pop: 5,669 Income: $995/wk Rent: $635/wk

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Pop: 5,605 Income: $869/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 5,587 Income: $636/wk Rent: $330/wk

Falcon

Pop: 5,531 Income: $635/wk Rent: $300/wk

Dayton

Pop: 5,507 Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 5,505 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Guildford

What is the population of South Guildford WA?

The population of South Guildford WA is 3,781 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 729.9 people per km².South Guildford is ranked #2,015 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in South Guildford?

The median personal income in South Guildford WA is $1,044 per week, or $54,288 per year.The median household income is $2,209 per week.Family income is $2,486 per week.South Guildford is ranked #961 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in South Guildford?

Median rent in South Guildford WA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Guildford ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in South Guildford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Guildford WA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in South Guildford?

The median age in South Guildford WA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is South Guildford a good suburb to live in?

South Guildford is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,781.The median income is $1,044/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51371. All dollar figures in AUD.