Old Guildford, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Old Guildford, in the Fairfield City Council local government area.
| Locality | Old Guildford |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Fairfield City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.8638 |
| Longitude | 150.9848 |
| Population | 2,682 |
| Density | 2764.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Elevation | 39 m |
| Postcode | 2161 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 21 km west |
Old Guildford is a locality in the Fairfield City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,682. The locality covers an area of 1.0 km², giving a population density of about 2764.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 39 m above sea level. It lies approximately 21 km west of Sydney. Old Guildford is located at 33.8638°S, 150.9848°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2161.
Old Guildford breathes with the slow, steady pulse of a place that has seen generations come and go, its character etched not in grand monuments, but in the subtle shifts of light across its worn brickwork and the murmur of traffic on its arterial roads. It lies 3.2 km south of Merrylands, NSW (from Merrylands, NSW: bearing 183°T), and is situated 12.4 km south-east of Blacktown. The land here, a gentle sprawl of suburban contours, rolls with a quiet resilience, punctuated by the vibrant green of manicured parks and the occasional flash of a distant, hazy skyline. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a soft, almost earthy warmth, a testament to its inland position, and the rustle of leaves in the abundant gum trees offers a constant, soothing counterpoint to the sounds of daily life.
The history of Old Guildford is a layered narrative, woven through with the ambitions of early settlers and the evolving needs of a growing populace. Once a significant agricultural region, its fertile soils gave way to subdivision as Sydney's reach extended, transforming pastures into residential blocks and orchards into shopping strips. The local economy, once dominated by farming and small-scale manufacturing, now reflects a diverse suburban centre, with a thriving retail sector and a steady stream of commuters heading to employment hubs further afield. Distinctive to Old Guildford is its enduring sense of neighbourhood, a quality that persists despite the relentless march of development, evident in the friendly waves exchanged between neighbours and the enduring presence of local businesses that have served families for decades.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Old Guildford, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Old Guildford, in the Fairfield City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Old Guildford includes the postcode (2161), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Fairfield City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Old Guildford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |