Moving to Guildford WA 6055
What the official numbers say about living in Guildford — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $2,207 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Guildford grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,882 → 2,040 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, French, Croatian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Guildford sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (70% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest train station: East Guildford, 550 m north-east.
Nearest metro station: Airport Central, 5 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Midland Bus Station, 2.6 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mandoon Jetty, 3.8 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 5.1 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 12 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 26 schools · 19 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 30 parks — see them all on the Guildford profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Guildford Grammar School 750 m · Guildford Primary School 750 m · Guildford Grammar Preparatory School 1.3 km · Governor Stirling Senior High School 1.7 km · Casa Mia Montessori School 2.2 km · Woodbridge Primary School 2.2 km · Bassendean Primary School 2.2 km · Saint Michael's School 2.3 km
Groceries: Coles 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.8 km · Supa IGA 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Stirling Square 400 m · Spring Reserve 450 m · Fauntleroy Park 500 m · Arthur Pexton Memorial Playing Fields 550 m · Lilac Hill Park 900 m · Point Reserve 1.3 km · Fishmarket Reserve 1.4 km · Point Reserve 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Guildford, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Willie Wagtail · Australian Raven · South-western Australian Magpie · Australian Wood Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Guildford, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford here | 2,040 | — | 9/10 | 42% |
| South Guildford | 3,781 | — | 9/10 | 30% |
| Woodbridge | 1,207 | — | 6/10 | 30% |
| Bassendean | 10,837 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Lockridge | 3,322 | — | 1/10 | 9% |
| Caversham | 7,419 | — | 8/10 | 23% |
| Hazelmere | 935 | — | 6/10 | 34% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Swan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hasluck — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6055 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Guildford profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,882 people to 2,040. It sits about 12 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and East Guildford station is roughly 0.6 km away. Local government is Swan council, and the federal seat is Hasluck.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Guildford vs South Guildford · Guildford vs Woodbridge.
Nearby guides: South Guildford · Woodbridge · Bassendean · Lockridge · Caversham · Hazelmere.
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