Como vs Oyster Bay
The verdict
Como is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.88M versus $1.99M in Oyster Bay. Como rates higher for transport (93 vs 79). Oyster Bay rates higher for liveability (82 vs 76). Oyster Bay is closer to the coast (4.3 km vs 5.8 km).
Scores
| Como | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 78 |
| Transport | 93 | 79 |
| Education | 76 | 72 |
| Liveability | 76 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Como | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,053 | 5,689 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,152 | $3,137 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.3% | 48.4% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Como Stable · Oyster Bay Stable
Property
| Como | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.88M | $1.99M |
| Median unit price | $1.17M | $1.34M |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $1,175 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 65 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Como | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 25 | 53 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 70 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 173 | 141 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,258 | 1,230 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Como | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,090 | 1,113 |
See the full school list on each profile: Como · Oyster Bay
Transport
| Como | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Como | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 25 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.8 km | 4.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 18.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.3 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Como | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,053 | 5,689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,185 | 5,874 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,321 | 6,066 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.80% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Como or Oyster Bay?
Como and Oyster Bay have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Como or Oyster Bay?
Como is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.88M versus $1.99M.
Which has better schools, Como or Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Como 1090 vs Oyster Bay 1113; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Como or Oyster Bay?
Como has the higher transport score (Como 93/100 vs Oyster Bay 79/100).
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