Guildford West zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Guildford West (Cumberland, NSW) - 1.62 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
1.62 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Guildford West's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
Guildford West at a glance
How Guildford West is zoned
Buying in Guildford West? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 1.62 km², Guildford West is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. There are 11 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 538 m² across 1,841 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.
Who lives in Guildford West
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Guildford West suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 932, and decile 2 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Guildford West's 5,762 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Guildford West - Merrylands West, the wider ABS statistical area containing Guildford West. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Guildford West itself.
17,550 in 2001 to 25,002 in 2025, up 42%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.
Guildford West data sources and coverage
Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Guildford West address
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See what's in the $9 report →Guildford West planning - frequently asked
Is Guildford West flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Guildford West, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Cumberland is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Guildford West bushfire-prone?
Bushfire mapping covers Guildford West and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone (the Cumberland average is 3%). Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.
What is the zoning in Guildford West?
The dominant planning zone in Guildford West is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Medium Density Residential and General Industrial. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Guildford West have heritage-listed places?
Guildford West has 11 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.
What is the typical lot size in Guildford West?
Across 1,841 surveyed parcels in Guildford West, the median lot size is about 538 m². There are also 6 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Does Guildford West have a train station?
There is no train station inside Guildford West itself. The suburb is served by 63 bus stops.
What is the population of Guildford West?
At the 2021 Census Guildford West had 5,762 usual residents, with a median age of 31 and an average household size of 3.4 people. The wider Guildford West - Merrylands West statistical area, which contains Guildford West, went from 17,550 people in 2001 to 25,002 in 2025, up 42%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Guildford West alone.
Is Guildford West an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Guildford West scores 932 and sits in decile 3 of 10 nationally and decile 2 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.
What is the median household income in Guildford West?
Median household income in Guildford West was $1,583 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,695 for the typical suburb in Cumberland. Median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,286 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Guildford West property?
A Guildford West planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodpark | 0.9 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Merrylands West | 1.2 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Yennora | 1.5 km | Not mapped | 4% |
| Smithfield | 2.3 km | Not mapped | 1% |
| Merrylands | 2.4 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Old Guildford Fairfield |
2.5 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Fairfield Fairfield |
2.5 km | 2% | 5% |
| Guildford | 2.9 km | Not mapped | 6% |
| South Wentworthville | 3.0 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Fairfield East Fairfield |
3.1 km | <1% | 0% |