Como
Household income in Como sits at the 98th percentile nationally, yet the suburb covers only 1.6 km2 and holds 4,053 residents at a density of 2,537 per km2. Those two facts together explain the premium: Como is a compact, high-wealth enclave on the Georges River where 91.3% of dwellings are separate houses, outright ownership reaches 40.7%, and the median house price stands at $1.68 million. SEIFA scores decile 10 on both IRSD and IRSAD, placing Como in the top advantage tier nationally. University qualifications at 49.4% run 19.3 points above the national figure, and 52.6% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, above the typical suburban mix.
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
44
Median House
$1.7M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $1.68 million places Como well above the NSW median, and 91.3% of dwellings are separate houses, so buyers are competing for a homogeneous, high-demand stock type. The price history shows a modest softening, moving from $1.70 million in 2024 to $1.63 million in 2025, a 4.1% pullback from the peak. Large homes dominate the mix: 52.6% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and another 37.5% have three, meaning compact entry options are scarce. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22%, below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point, because household incomes rank at the 98th percentile. Outright ownership at 40.7% exceeds mortgage holders at 48.6%, a signal of long-standing, wealth-anchored tenure rather than recent churn.
For Buyers
The median house price of $1.68 million places Como well above the NSW median, and 91.3% of dwellings are separate houses, so buyers are competing for a homogeneous, high-demand stock type. The price history shows a modest softening, moving from $1.70 million in 2024 to $1.63 million in 2025, a 4.1% pullback from the peak. Large homes dominate the mix: 52.6% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and another 37.5% have three, meaning compact entry options are scarce. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22%, below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point, because household incomes rank at the 98th percentile. Outright ownership at 40.7% exceeds mortgage holders at 48.6%, a signal of long-standing, wealth-anchored tenure rather than recent churn.
For Investors
Rental demand in Como is thin: only 10.7% of dwellings are rented, one of the lower renter shares compared to most suburban markets, and weekly rent sits at $590 against a $1.68 million median, implying a gross yield near 1.8%. The 4.2% vacancy rate is elevated, suggesting limited competition among landlords for a small tenant pool. Development activity at 43 applications in 12 months is moderate for a 1.6 km2 suburb and leans toward dwelling alterations and rebuilds rather than new supply. Overseas migration drives positive population growth at 379 arrivals per year, partly offset by a net internal outflow of 102 residents annually. For investors, the case rests on long-term capital appreciation in a decile-10 suburb rather than yield, with the rent-to-income ratio at a comfortable 18.7% for existing tenants.
Development Activity
Total DAs
232
Last 12 Months
44
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-2.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Como iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay
K-6 · 414 students
Como West Public School
K-6 · 275 students
Como Public School
K-6 · 103 students
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure, but Como's demographic profile is more family-weighted than the national average, with an average household size of 3.1, which is 0.6 above national. Couples with children make up 1,881 households and couples without children 661, a pattern consistent with the four-plus-bedroom housing stock. Overseas-born residents stand at 18.6%, which is 3.0 points below the national figure, and English ancestry leads at 1,741 residents, followed by Irish at 587 and Scottish at 465. University qualifications at 49.4% are 19.3 points above the national figure, aligning with the Professionals (686 workers) and Managers (422) who dominate the occupation mix. Volunteering reaches 20.5% of residents, above typical suburban rates, and only 3.2% need daily assistance.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.3%
Houses
7.6%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure structure reflects established wealth: 40.7% of owners hold their property outright and 48.6% carry a mortgage, while just 10.7% rent, a tenure split consistent with long-held family homes rather than an active rental market. Separate houses account for 91.3% of dwellings, compared to apartments at 0.8%, which is far below most comparable Sydney suburbs. Four-plus bedroom dwellings at 52.6% and three-bedroom at 37.5% together cover 90.1% of stock, confirming a family-scale housing base. The median house price eased from $1.70 million in 2024 to $1.63 million in 2025, a 4.1% decline, but still positions Como firmly in the premium tier. Mortgage stress is absent: the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22% stays well below the 30% threshold, and rent-to-income at 18.7% is similarly comfortable.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wk
$590
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
17.9%
Couples, no children
3,686
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional and knowledge sectors dominate the local workforce. Professional/Tech employs 14.9% of workers (234 people), followed by Education at 13.1% (206), Healthcare at 12.3% (193), Finance at 11.0% (173), and Construction at 10.1% (159). By occupation, Professionals (686) and Managers (422) together account for the majority of employed residents, consistent with the suburb's decile-10 IEO score for education and occupation advantage. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, close to the national level, and the full-time employment rate is 66.6%. Real income grew 1.9% over the decade and household income ranks at the 98th percentile nationally. The IRSAD score of 1,122 places Como in decile 10, the highest advantage tier, across all four SEIFA measures.
Unemployment
2.5%
Labour Force
10,070
Unemployed
253
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.6%
Part-time
29.8%
Participation
62.8%
Employed
1,898
Occupations
Top Industries
University
49.4%
Postgraduate
13.8%
Born Overseas
18.6%
Dwellings
1,298
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high: 83.0% of residents drive to work, compared to 8.8% who use public transport and 2.6% who walk or cycle. The suburb sits on the Georges River with train access from Como station on the Illawarra Line, which explains why public transport use at 8.8% is meaningful despite the car-centric pattern. Como earns decile 10 on IRSAD, the top advantage tier nationally, and decile 10 on IRSD, meaning very few residents face material disadvantage. No schools are recorded within the 1.6 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs. Mobility is low: 88.3% of residents stayed at the same address in the five years before the Census, compared to a typical turnover rate of 11.7%, indicating a stable, long-term resident community.
Drive
83.0%
Public Transport
8.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.85%/yr
(+138 people/yr)
EstablishedComo's population grew 8.8% over the decade to reach 4,053 and the SA2-level historical series shows the broader area climbing from 15,598 in 2023 to 16,221 in 2025. Annual growth is projected at 0.85% (138 persons per year) through 2031 under the medium forecast, reaching 16,753. Overseas migration is the primary driver at 379 arrivals per year, significantly outweighing a net internal outflow of 102 residents annually. Affordability improved from 40.9% in 2011 to 34.9% in 2021, an improving trend that partly reflects rising incomes in the suburb. The gentrification score is 29 with early signs flagged: population is up 13% since 2011, overseas inflow is accelerating, and the internal-to-overseas migration ratio shifted from 2% to 11%, pointing to a gradual compositional shift rather than displacement.
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 ranks in decile 10 on IRSAD, IRSD, IEO and IER, placing it in the top advantage tier nationally across all four SEIFA measures. Household income sits at the 98th percentile nationally, the mortgage-to-income ratio is a manageable 22%, and 88.3% of residents stay long-term. The main trade-offs are a $1.68 million median house price and limited public transport, with 83% of residents driving to work.
What is the median house price in Como?
The median house price is $1.68 million (2024-2025 derived). Prices eased 4.1% from a peak of $1.70 million in 2024 to $1.63 million in 2025. Weekly rent averages $590 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $3,000, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22%, below the stress threshold.
What schools are in Como?
No schools are recorded inside the 1.6 km2 Como boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Jannali and Sutherland. The resident population is highly educated, with university qualifications at 49.4%, which is 19.3 points above the national figure.
Is Como safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Como in this dataset. As indirect indicators, Como scores decile 10 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the highest tier nationally, and only 3.2% of its 4,053 residents (126 people) need daily assistance. Long-term residential stability, with 88.3% of residents staying at the same address, also suggests a settled, low-transience community.
Is Como good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $590 against a $1.68 million median implies a gross yield near 1.8%, low by investment standards, and only 10.7% of dwellings are rented, giving landlords a thin tenant pool. The 4.2% vacancy rate is elevated. Net overseas migration of 379 per year supports long-term demand, and the decile-10 SEIFA position underpins capital preservation, making Como better suited to long-term capital growth than yield-driven investment.
How is Como's population changing?
Como's population grew 8.8% over the decade and is projected to rise 0.85% annually (about 138 persons per year) through 2031 under the medium forecast. Overseas migration drives growth at 379 arrivals per year, offset by a net internal outflow of 102 residents annually. The demographic trajectory is aging, with the senior share up 4.8 points and the working-age share down 2.7 points over the decade.
How much development is happening in Como?
There were 43 development applications lodged in the past 12 months in Como, moderate for a 1.6 km2 suburb. Recent applications include dwelling demolitions, new house constructions and complying development certificates, consistent with a mature suburb upgrading its existing housing stock rather than adding net new supply.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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