Como vs Kensington
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The verdict
Como rates higher for transport (97 vs 81). Kensington rates higher for liveability (100 vs 93). Como is closer to the coast (10.9 km vs 12.2 km).
Scores
ComoKensington
| Como | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 89 |
| Transport | 97 | 81 |
| Education | 86 | 87 |
| Liveability | 93 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Como | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,786 | 4,627 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,780 | $2,496 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.3% | 61.8% |
| Born in Australia | 60.5% | 72.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Como Moderate Growth · Kensington Moderate Growth
Property
| Como | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Como | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 311 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,008 | 1,016 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Como | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Como · Kensington
Transport
| Como | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 81 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 99 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Como | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 3 |
| Parks | 12 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.9 km | 12.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.5 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Como | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,786 | 4,627 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,908 | 5,034 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,679 | 5,840 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.85% | 2.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Como or Kensington?
Como has the higher residential safety score (Como 70/100 vs Kensington 69/100).
Which has better schools, Como or Kensington?
Como has a higher average school ICSEA (Como 1116 vs Kensington 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Como or Kensington?
Como has the higher transport score (Como 97/100 vs Kensington 81/100).
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