Como
NSW 2226 · Sutherland Shire
4,053 (2021) → 4,185 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Como is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2226, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.88M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Como has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2226 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.6%), China (1.48%), New Zealand (1.36%), South Africa (0.84%), Scotland (0.67%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.88%), Cantonese (0.67%), Greek (0.64%), Spanish (0.57%), Vietnamese (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Como West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1109
- Como Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1071
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster BayPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1127
- Bonnet Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1090
- The Jannali High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1051
- Oyster Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1098
- Jannali Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1062
- Jannali East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1081
- Kareela Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1102
- Illawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1069
- Aspect South East Sydney School, KareelaPrimary · Independent · 2.1km
- Oatley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1126
- Lugarno Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1099
- Oatley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1132
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Como
Is Como safe?
Como has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,258 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Como?
In Como, the median house price is $1.88M and the median unit price is $1.17M. Median weekly house rent is $1,025.
How far is Como from Sydney CBD?
Como is about 19.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 47 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Como?
Como has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1090 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Como?
Como has a transport score of 93/100, including 1 train station and 14 bus stops.