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Guildford
Situated 13km from Perth GPO.
The history of the suburb of Guildford had its beginnings in 1827 when Captain James Stirling was despatched by Governor Darling of New South Wales to explore part of the West Coast of Australia. Whilst exploring the Swan River, Stirling was favourably impressed by the fertile alluvial flats around the area now known as Guildford, and replenished his water supplies from Success Spring at Success Hill on the west bank of the Swan River at Bassendean. The junction of the Swan and Helena Rivers was also chosen as the site for a town, and the first surveys were carried out in the Town of Guildford by H.C. Sutherland in late 1829. The name was chosen after the town of Guildford, in Surrey, England. It was probably the choice of Ellen Stirling, as she came from "Woodbridge" in Surrey.
30 June 2010
Median House Price: $625,000
| Growth Rates | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | 7.8% | 14.1% | 14.3% |
| Perth Metro Region | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| CPI | 2.5% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| 2006 Census Summary | Guildford | Perth Metro Region |
|---|---|---|
| Population - Usually Resident | 1,940 | 1,445,078 |
| Median Age of Residents (Years) | 42 | 36 |
| Residents less than 19 | 23% | 27% |
| Residents 20-64 | 59% | 61% |
| Residents over 65 | 17% | 12% |
| Average Household Size (persons) | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Median Weekly Household Income | $1,109 | $1,086 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment | $1,400 | $1,300 |
| Median Weekly Rent | $165 | $180 |
| Number of Occupied Dwellings 1 | 656 | 528,532 |
| Fully Owned 2 | 34% | 32% |
| Being Purchased 2 | 43% | 41% |
| Being Rented 2 | 22% | 26% |
| Other 2 | 1% | 1% |
| Local Schools: | Guilford P.S., Guildford Grammar Prep School, Guildford Grammar School | |
| Other Nearby Schools: | St Michael's School (Bassendean) , Good Shepard Catholic School (Lockridge) | |
| Shops: | Midland Gate Shopping Centre | |
| Train Stations: | Guildford or East Guildford | |
| Bus Services: | Bus service to East Guildford or Guildford train stations |
1. Excludes visitor only households 2. % Calcs exclude Not Stated Component |
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