South 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 South Guildford, in the City Of Swan local government area.
| Locality | South 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 | -31.90951 |
| Longitude | 115.97608 |
| Population | 3,248 |
| Density | 628.2 /km² |
| Area | 5.2 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 6055 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 12 km east-northeast |
South Guildford is a locality in the City Of Swan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,248. The locality covers an area of 5.2 km², giving a population density of about 628.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km east-northeast of Perth. South Guildford is located at 31.9095°S, 115.9761°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6055.
South Guildford unfolds along the Swan River's embrace, a place where the land slopes gently towards the water, fringed by resilient stands of jarrah and marri trees. It lies 6.4 km east-south-east of Morley, WA (from Morley, WA: bearing 110°T), and is situated 12.2 km east-north-east of Perth. The air here often carries the faint, sweet perfume of eucalyptus, mingling with the earthy scent of the riverbanks, especially after a rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the sometimes-thick cloud cover, can cast a warm, almost golden hue across the low-lying plains, illuminating the ochre-coloured soil and the hardy, drought-resistant grasses that carpet the terrain. The character of South Guildford is one of quiet resilience, a landscape that has weathered the passage of time with a steadfast, unpretentious grace.
Historically, South Guildford's fortunes were tied to the fertile lands flanking the Swan River, a region that sustained Indigenous peoples for millennia before European settlement. Early colonial endeavours saw this area bloom with agricultural pursuits, its rich soil proving amenable to vineyards and orchards that once defined the Swan Valley's economic backbone. While large-scale agriculture has receded, the echoes of this past remain, with remnants of old farm buildings and the enduring presence of the river, a vital artery for transportation and recreation, still shaping the local character. The area’s economy now leans towards a blend of residential development and small businesses, yet the enduring connection to the land and its waterways continues to imbue South Guildford with a distinct, unhurried rhythm, a stark contrast to the bustling metropolis just a stone's throw away.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South 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 South Guildford, in the City Of Swan local government area.
Detailed location data for South 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 South 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. |