Como
Household income sits at the 98th percentile, making Como a high-income pocket of the Sutherland Shire rather than a typical middle-ring market. Its 4,053 residents occupy just 1.6 sq km, with density of 2,537.1 people per sq km, yet 91.3% of homes are separate houses. Compared with nearby Jannali's village-centre feel, Como has a more settled rhythm, reflected in 88.3% of residents staying at the same address and 61.1% of families including children. The suburb is established and affluent, but its median age of 40 and 4.8-point rise in the senior share point to an older trajectory than a growth suburb.
Population
4,053
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,152/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
51
Como suits buyers prioritising land, established streets and larger floorplans over apartment choice. Separate houses account for 91.3% of dwellings, while 52.6% have four or more bedrooms and 37.5% have three, so family homes dominate the search. Mortgage commitments average $3,000 a month, and mortgage stress is not flagged, although mortgage costs at 22.0% of household income are higher than the 18.7% rent-to-income figure. Compared with nearby Jannali, buyers should assess each street and dwelling carefully because Como's 40.5% outright ownership rate and only 10.7% rental share point to a mature, tightly held market.
For Buyers
Como suits buyers prioritising land, established streets and larger floorplans over apartment choice. Separate houses account for 91.3% of dwellings, while 52.6% have four or more bedrooms and 37.5% have three, so family homes dominate the search. Mortgage commitments average $3,000 a month, and mortgage stress is not flagged, although mortgage costs at 22.0% of household income are higher than the 18.7% rent-to-income figure. Compared with nearby Jannali, buyers should assess each street and dwelling carefully because Como's 40.5% outright ownership rate and only 10.7% rental share point to a mature, tightly held market.
For Investors
Como presents a low-turnover, low-rental-supply investment profile. Only 10.7% of dwellings are rented, vacancy is 4.2% and weekly rent is $590, which can support tenant demand but also limits the size of the rental evidence base. Development activity is notable at 50 applications in 12 months, with recorded examples spanning a secondary dwelling, alterations and a pool, suggesting incremental homeowner-led supply. Annual growth is forecast at 0.85%, driven primarily by overseas migration. Compared with a higher-yielding apartment market, the 91.3% separate-house share points to a land-and-renovation strategy, while 88.3% resident retention may mean longer hold periods and fewer listings.
Development Activity
Total DAs
245
Last 12 Months
51
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+30.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Como
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Como has an established, educated population with a clear English, Irish and Scottish ancestry pattern. Median age is 40, exactly matching the national comparison, while 49.4% hold university qualifications, 19.3 percentage points above the national figure. English ancestry counts 1,741 people, followed by Irish at 587 and Scottish at 465; Chinese ancestry is 172. Overseas-born residents make up 18.6%, 3.0 points below the national comparison, while Mandarin and Canton are recorded for 32 and 16 people. Christianity accounts for 2,129 residents and no religion for 1,665. Households average 3.1 people, 0.6 above national, because 61.1% of families are couples with children. Compared with nearby Jannali, Como's profile leans more settled and family-based.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.3%
Houses
7.6%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Como's housing stock is strongly detached for a compact 1.6 sq km suburb. Separate houses represent 91.3% of dwellings, with 52.6% containing four or more bedrooms and 37.5% containing three, while apartments account for only 0.8% and semi-detached homes 7.6%. Tenure is more secure than a rental-heavy market: 40.5% own outright, 48.3% hold a mortgage and just 10.7% rent. Mortgage payments average $3,000 monthly, equal to 22.0% of household income, versus 18.7% for rent. The 4.2% vacancy rate and 88.3% resident retention reinforce a tightly held market. Compared with nearby Sylvania, Como provides less apartment choice but a stronger detached-house identity.
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $590.
$935
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $1,000 · units $680
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$1,149
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.2%
Unoccupied
57
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
61.1%
Couples with children
28.5%
Couples, no children
9.1%
Single parent
1,147
Total families
Economy & Employment
Como's economy is anchored by professional and service occupations rather than a single industrial employer. Professional and tech work is the largest industry at 14.9% and 234 workers, followed by education at 13.1% and 206, healthcare at 12.3% and 193, finance at 11.0% and 173, and construction at 10.1% and 159. Professionals number 686 and managers 422, while clerical and administrative roles add 305. The unemployment rate is 3.2% with 68.9% participation, and 60.5% of employed residents work full time. Household income is $3,152 weekly, at the 98th percentile. SEIFA IEO is decile 9, while IER, IRSD and IRSAD are each decile 10, above most areas. The one-decile IEO gap is modest and does not indicate broad disadvantage.
Unemployment
3.2%
Labour Force
2,161
Unemployed
70
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.5%
Part-time
30.3%
Participation
68.9%
Employed
2,091
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
49.4%
Postgraduate
13.8%
Born Overseas
18.6%
Dwellings
1,298
Transport to Work
Como provides a detached, quiet lifestyle despite a density of 2,537.1 people per sq km. Two nearby government primary schools serve the area, giving families local options, although enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address because boundaries can cross suburb lines. Daily travel is more home-based than transit-led: 59.4% work from home, 33.7% drive as a car driver and 3.6% use public transport. Volunteering reaches 20.5%, while only 3.2% need assistance, supporting a capable local base. SEIFA IRSAD and IRSD are both in decile 10, above the national middle. Compared with denser nearby centres, Como's 91.3% detached housing share favours space and local routine, but commuters should test the exact rail and road connection.
Drive
33.7%
Public Transport
3.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
59.4%
Population Forecast
+0.85%/yr
(+138 people/yr)
EstablishedComo's growth outlook is measured rather than explosive. The established-area trend is 0.85% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 8.8% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Aging: the senior share has risen 4.8 points and the working share has fallen 2.7 points, even as the young share increased 1.7 points. Gentrification signals are mixed: the current score is 29 at the Early signs stage, but the shift score is 17 and labels the area Not gentrifying. Compared with a fast-expanding corridor, this points to gradual renewal through additions and established-home turnover, consistent with 50 development applications in 12 months rather than a wholesale population surge.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+379
Net Internal / yr
-102
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +13% since 2011, Net internal outflow -102/yr, Strong overseas inflow +379/yr, Accelerating: 2% → 11%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Como compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Como a good suburb to live in?
Como suits households seeking established detached housing, strong incomes and a settled community. It has 4,053 residents, 91.3% separate houses, 59.4% working from home and 40.5% outright ownership. The trade-off is limited apartment choice and an aging trajectory, with the senior share up 4.8 points.
What is the median house price in Como?
Check recent Como sales for the current median, especially by street and bedroom count. The suburb is 91.3% separate houses, 52.6% have four or more bedrooms and 40.5% are owned outright, so a single suburb-wide figure can shift with the mix of family homes, renovations and land sizes.
What schools are in Como?
Como has 2 local government primary schools: Como Public School and Como West Public School. Families moving into the area should confirm the catchment against the exact address and investigate secondary options separately, because enrolment boundaries do not always follow suburb boundaries.
Is Como safe?
Como has a strong socioeconomic profile, with IRSAD at decile 10 and only 3.2% of residents needing assistance, but those measures are not a crime rating. Check current NSW Police incident information for the exact streets and compare recent patterns before making a purchase or rental decision.
Is Como good for property investment?
Como may suit a long-term house-focused strategy rather than a high-yield apartment approach. Weekly rent is $590, vacancy is 4.2%, only 10.7% of homes are rented and 50 development applications were recorded in 12 months. Forecast annual growth is 0.85%, driven mainly by overseas migration.
How is Como's population changing?
Growth is gradual, with an annual trend of 0.85% and population change across the wider area of 8.8% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while Como's shift trajectory is Aging: the senior share rose 4.8 points and the working share fell 2.7 points.
What is the rental market like in Como?
Como has a small, tightly held rental market, with 10.7% of dwellings rented and a vacancy rate of 4.2%. Weekly rent is $590, while 88.3% of residents stayed at the same address. Tenants will find the stock is dominated by separate houses, with 91.3% of dwellings in that category.
What development is happening in Como?
Development activity is active but mainly incremental, with 50 applications recorded over 12 months. Recent examples include a secondary dwelling, alterations to residential accommodation and a swimming pool. This pattern supports gradual renewal of established properties rather than a clear shift toward large apartment projects.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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