Guyra, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Guyra NSW is 2,003 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Guyra is $639 per week ($33,228 per year). Median rent in Guyra is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Guyra has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Guyra has a population density of 6.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Guyra is England. The most common religion is No religion (27.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Guyra is $1,170.

There were 21 recorded offences in Guyra in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (8 offences).

Population
2,003
Census 2021
Median income
$639/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$260/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Guyra vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Guyra is $639 a week, 16% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,602nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $125 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.0% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGuyraTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$639/wk$765/wk −16%$766/wk
Household income$1,040/wk$1,704/wk −39%$1,637/wk
Rent$260/wk$385/wk −32%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,170/mo$1,965/mo −40%$1,733/mo
Median age4443 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.0%22.6% +2.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Guyra, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Guyra Population

2,003 residents at the 2021 Census.

Guyra Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$639/wk
$33,228 per year
Ranked 6,455 of 14,663
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
Ranked 5,884 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,170/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Guyra Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,040/wk
Median rent $260/wk
Rent to income 25.0%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Guyra against your income

About $4,507 a month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $780/wk
Rent share 25.0%

Guyra Map

Guyra, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Guyra

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (992) Female 50.4% (1,009)

Population Density

6.7
people per km²
2,003 people · 299.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,402
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.0%
New Zealand
0.7%
Taiwan
0.7%
India
0.3%
Philippines
0.3%
Japan
0.2%
Netherlands
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.9%
German
0.2%
Tagalog
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
42.5%
English
37.4%
Scottish
9.3%
Irish
8.8%
Australian Aboriginal
7.4%
German
2.4%
Dutch
0.8%
Italian
0.7%
Chinese
0.6%
Polish
0.6%
Welsh
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
27.1%
Anglican
24.3%
Catholic
20.2%
Not stated
14.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
5.8%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Pentecostal
1.6%
Christian (other)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.8% 715
Separated
3.1% 50
Divorced
9.4% 154
Widowed
9.3% 151
Never married
34.4% 562

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.3%
Couple: no children
32.4%
Couple: no children under 15
11.9%
One parent: children under 15
11.3%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.6%
2 persons
34.9%
3 persons
12.8%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
5.9%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Guyra

Housing Tenure

Of the 724 occupied private dwellings in Guyra at the 2021 Census, 26.1% were rented, 43.2% owned outright and 24.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.9% 21 dwellings
Owned outright
43.2% 313 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.9% 180 dwellings
Rented
26.1% 189 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.8%
2 bedrooms
13.8%
3 bedrooms
48.2%
4 bedrooms
29.4%
5 bedrooms
5.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
6.5%
$600-$799/mo
6.0%
$800-$999/mo
13.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
31.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
10.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.7%
1 vehicle
37.6%
2 vehicles
36.2%
3 vehicles
13.7%
4+ vehicles
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Guyra

Employment

Employed full-time
34.8% 469 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 284 people
Unemployed
3.2% 43 people
Not in labour force
41.0% 553 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
18.4%
Managers
16.1%
Labourers
15.2%
Community & Personal Service
14.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.6%
Sales Workers
6.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.5%
$150-$299/wk
2.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
11.6%
$500-$649/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
13.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.6%
$4,000+/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$300-$399/wk
7.4%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
17.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.0%
Did not go to work
13.0%
Car (passenger)
7.5%
Walked only
4.2%
Bus
1.9%
Truck
1.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.7%
Bachelor Degree
20.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.7%
Certificate I/II
5.2%
Postgraduate Degree
5.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
16.7%
Engineering
16.0%
Health
14.2%
Society & Culture
14.2%
Agriculture & Environment
12.1%
Education
10.9%
Architecture & Building
6.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.3%
Creative Arts
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.8%
Secondary: Government
20.6%
Primary: Catholic
15.7%
Vocational Education
12.7%
Pre-school
9.2%
Secondary: Catholic
8.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
80.6%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
141
Arthritis
94
Asthma
87
Heart disease
63
Diabetes
60
Lung condition
53
Cancer
40
Kidney disease
21
Stroke
20
Dementia
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 174
Did not provide
87.5% 1,214

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.5% 229
Not a volunteer
83.5% 1,157

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 3
Previously served
2.8% 40
Never served
97.0% 1,367

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.4%
1 child
13.4%
2 children
27.2%
3 children
24.9%
4 children
8.0%
5+ children
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
7
1961: 1970
9
1971: 1980
12
1981: 1990
11
1991: 2000
8
2001: 2010
16
2011: 2015
8
2016
6
2017
4
2018
5
2019
33
2020
10
2021
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.4%
moved in the last year
34.5%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,477
Moved from NSW
85
Moved: same area (SA2)
84
Moved from QLD
25
Moved from overseas
19
Moved from VIC
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.8%
5: 14 hours
26.0%
15: 29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.9%
Step family: no other children
13.5%
Blended family: no other children
2.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Guyra Crime Statistics

21 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
8
Theft
4
Assault
3
Other Against Property
2
Sexual Offences
1
Robbery
1
Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Guyra

What is the population of Guyra NSW?

The population of Guyra NSW is 2,003 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 6.7 people per km². Guyra is ranked #3,028 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Guyra?

The median personal income in Guyra NSW is $639 per week, or $33,228 per year. The median household income is $1,040 per week. Family income is $1,402 per week. Guyra is ranked #6,455 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Guyra?

Median rent in Guyra NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Rent represents 25.0% of household income, which is considered moderate. Guyra ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Guyra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Guyra NSW is $1,170. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Guyra?

The median age in Guyra NSW is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Guyra a good suburb to live in?

Guyra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,003. The median income is $639/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11829. All dollar figures in AUD.