Guildford, Western Australia — 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 Guildford, in the City Of Swan local government area.
| Locality | Guildford |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Swan |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.89705 |
| Longitude | 115.97204 |
| Population | 1,986 |
| Density | 622.6 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 6055 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 12 km east-northeast |
Guildford is a locality in the City Of Swan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,986. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 622.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km east-northeast of Perth. Guildford is located at 31.8971°S, 115.9720°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6055.
Guildford spreads out along the banks of the Swan River, its character shaped by the broad, slow-moving waterway and the gentle slopes that rise inland. It lies 5.7 km east of Morley, WA (from Morley, WA: bearing 98°T), and is situated 12.5 km east-north-east of Perth. The landscape here is a subtle blend of cultivated fields and scattered bushland, where the scent of eucalyptus hangs in the air, particularly after a sun shower. Fences, some of weathered timber, others of modern wire, delineate properties, and the occasional stand of mature trees, remnants of older plantings, offers a splash of deep green against the often pale gold of the surrounding countryside. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, honeyed glow over the rooftops and the dusty verges, softening the edges of the day.
This is a place with deep roots, its history entwined with the early days of Western Australian settlement. Once a vital hub for agricultural produce, Guildford’s economy has evolved, though farming and grazing still hold a presence, their influence seen in the patchwork of paddocks visible from its higher points. The town centre itself, with its historic buildings and the enduring presence of the Guildford Hotel, speaks of a past where commerce and community were closely linked. The river, a constant, murmuring presence, was once the primary highway, and its legacy is still felt in the way the town faces towards it, a quiet acknowledgement of its foundational importance.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Guildford, Western Australia 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 Guildford, in the City Of Swan local government area.
Detailed location data for Guildford includes the postcode (6055), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Swan), 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 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. |