Como (WA)

Population growth drivers in Como are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As per ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Como's population is estimated at approximately 16,485 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,699 people (11.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,786 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 16,170 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 179 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,563 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Como's 11.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 97.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with the suburb expected to increase by 3,041 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 16.6% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Como among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Como has experienced approximately 87 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 438 homes. In FY26 so far, 130 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.4 people move to the area annually for each new home constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $642,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year has seen $14.9 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to Greater Perth. Como records 11.0% less building activity per person than the average for Greater Perth and ranks among the 62nd percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered. Recent construction comprises 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% townhouses or apartments, with this skew towards compact living offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

The location has approximately 233 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. Population forecasts suggest Como will gain 2,731 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Como has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to influence the area. Notable ones are Coterie, Chapel Hill Stage 1, The Promontory, Henley Rise, and Como Central. Below is a list of projects expected to have the most impact.

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Employment conditions in Como demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Como has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.0% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, there are 9,888 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is on par with Greater Perth's 71.6%. Based on Census responses, a low 10.1% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Notably, the area has a particularly high concentration in professional & technical employment, which is at 1.6 times the regional average.

In contrast, construction employs just 6.5% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.0%, while labour force increased by 2.0%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Como. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Como's employment mix suggests that local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

"AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates Como's median income among taxpayers is $65,647 and the average is $93,471. Nationally, this is extremely high compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest approximately $71,962 for the median and $102,463 for the average as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 78th percentile ($1,001 weekly) and household income sits at the 51st percentile. The earnings profile shows that 29.7% of residents (4,896 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, similar to regional patterns where 32.0% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.".

Como displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Como's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 32.9% houses and 67.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Como was at 28.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.0% and rented ones at 42.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,041, above Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure was $350, matching Perth metro's figure. Nationally, Como's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

Como features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 57.3% of all households, including 20.1% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 7.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 42.7%, with lone person households at 36.6% and group households comprising 6.1%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Como shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Como's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications at 48.7%, compared to WA's 27.9% and the SA4 region's 29.9%. This educational advantage is driven by Bachelor degrees (32.6%), postgraduate qualifications (11.6%), and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 24.3%, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 13.9%. Educational participation is high, with 28.1% currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.4% in tertiary, 6.5% in primary, and 5.5% in secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in tertiary education, 6.5% in primary education, and 5.5% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Como has 104 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 22 individual routes, providing 6,124 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 134 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 76%, while buses account for 12% and trains for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 874 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 58 weekly trips per stop on average. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Como's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Como. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch, with common health conditions' prevalence low among the general population, nearing the nation's average across older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate was exceptionally high, approximately 64% of the total population (10,601 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.0%.

Nationally, it averages 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis were the most common medical conditions, impacting 8.6% and 6.9% of residents respectively, while 71.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments. This compares to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. Como has 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,428 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Como was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Como, surveyed in June 2021, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 22.0% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Como as of June 2021, comprising 45.0% of the population. Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, with 0.2% of Como's population identifying with it, versus 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry, based on country of birth of parents, English was the top group in Como as of June 2021, comprising 26.8% of the population, followed by Australian at 21.1%, and Other at 11.7%. Notably, South African, French, and Welsh ethnic groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages: South African at 0.8% (vs 1.0%), French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%), and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.7%).

Como's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Como is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years old and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years old. Compared to Greater Perth, Como has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (18.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.5%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 increased from 6.1% to 7.2%, while those aged 85+ decreased from 4.2% to 3.3%. By 2041, Como's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 68%, reaching 1,996 from 1,186. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 57% of the population growth. Meanwhile, populations aged 5-14 and 35-44 are projected to decline.