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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)

82
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,053
Population
$1.79M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
93
Transport score

Como is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2226, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.79M 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.

19.5 km
To Sydney CBD
5.8 km
To coast
$1,150/wk
Median rent (house)
350 m
To nearest station

Demographics

4,053
Population
40
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Sutherland Shire LGA population (est. 2025)239,883
Median household income (weekly)$3,152
vs NSW median+70.4%
Bachelor degree or higher53.3%
Born in Australia79.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,185 / 10 / 98

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

$1.79M
Median house (2025)
$1.17M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,150 / $617 wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)54 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

1
Break & enter dwelling25/100k
2
Steal from dwelling49/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
7
Domestic assault173/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
3
Non-domestic assault74/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 83 (all categories, latest year)2,048 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

90

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

212
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Como West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1115
  • Como Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1079

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster BayPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1129
  • Bonnet Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1096
  • The Jannali High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1052
  • Oyster Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1095
  • Jannali Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1061
  • Jannali East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1077
  • Kareela Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1100
  • Illawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1083
  • Aspect South East Sydney School, KareelaPrimary · Independent · 2.1km
  • Oatley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1131
  • Lugarno Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1105
  • Oatley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1132

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

93
1Train
14Bus
CBD commute (est.)47 min (train)
Peak train frequency86/hr
Nearest train stationComo (350 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
870mm
Rainfall/yr
7.1h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

50 in suburbSupermarkets
136 in suburbCafes/Rest.
284 in suburbParks
134 in suburbPlaygrounds
5925 in suburbPools
30 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
11 in suburbGPs
41 in suburbPharmacies
70 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
678 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachTowra Spit Island (7.3 km)
Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (7.5 km)
Nearest vet250 m
Nearest airportSydney (12.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

63

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

3
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
67
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

74

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

28
Parks
14
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
2
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
6
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

63

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
19
Landmarks

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

21

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.25

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

45

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.74

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.80%
Projected population 20414,321
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sutherland Shire

Jannali$1.86M93transportBonnet Bay$1.77M79transportOyster Bay$1.75M79transportKareela$2.10M78transportIllawong$2.02M63transportSutherland$1.71M93transport

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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 2,048 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Como?

In Como, the median house price is $1.79M and the median unit price is $1.17M. Median weekly house rent is $1,150.

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 1097 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.