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)

Overall score

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

4,053

Population

$1.79M

Median house (2025)

100

Safety score

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

Median age

3.1

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

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:

Break & enter dwelling25/100k

Steal from dwelling49/100k

Motor vehicle theft0/100k

Domestic assault173/100k

Robbery0/100k

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

212

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

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

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

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$1.86M93transport Bonnet Bay$1.77M79transport Oyster Bay$1.75M79transport Kareela$2.10M78transport Illawong$2.02M63transport Sutherland$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.