Como
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Como are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Como's population is around 16,029 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,454 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,575 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,941 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 177 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,508 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Como's growth of 10.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 97.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for national areas, with Como expected to grow by 2,955 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 17.9% over the 17 years.

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

Como has seen approximately 87 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling 436 homes. As of FY-26120 approvals have been recorded. On average, these dwellings accommodate 2.4 new residents per year, indicating steady demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $350,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development.

In FY-26, $14.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Perth where Como shows 10.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks among the 62nd percentile nationally for assessed areas. New development consists of 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a focus on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points suited to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 267 people per approval, Como reflects a transitioning market with population forecasts indicating an increase of 2,867 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining pace with projected growth, but growing competition among buyers is expected as the population increases.

Population forecasts indicate Como will gain 2,867 residents through to 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

Como has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects expected to influence the area; notable ones are Modele Residences, Coterie, Chapel Hill Stage 1 The Promontory, and Henley Rise. Below is a list of the most relevant projects.

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Employment conditions in Como demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Como has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the past year.

As of June 2025, there are 9,891 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Como is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The key industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, professional & technical services employ 1.6 times the regional level in Como.

In contrast, construction employs only 6.4% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 9.3%. The area appears to have limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, while labour force also grew by 2.9%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In Greater Perth, employment grew by 3.7%, labour force expanded by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Como's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows income in Como is among the top percentile nationally. The median assessed income was $66,238 while the average income stood at $94,312. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $75,644 (median) and $107,704 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows personal income ranks at the 79th percentile with a weekly income of $1,010, while household income sits at the 53rd percentile. Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.0% of residents (4,808 people), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 54th 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 33.2% houses and 66.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 49.3% houses and 50.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Como stood at 28.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.1% and rented ones at 42.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,048, lower than Perth metro's $2,200. The median weekly rent was $352, slightly below Perth metro's $360. Nationally, Como's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than 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 57.8 percent of all households, including 20.3 percent couples with children, 27.9 percent couples without children, and 7.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 42.2 percent, with lone person households at 36.1 percent and group households comprising 6.1 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.2.

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

Como's educational attainment notably exceeds broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 49.0% possess university qualifications, compared to WA's 27.9% and the SA4 region's 29.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 24.1%, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 13.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.4% in tertiary, 6.5% in primary, and 5.5% in secondary. Six schools operate within Como, educating approximately 2,781 students. The area exhibits significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1109). The educational mix includes three primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school.

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

Como has 103 active public transport stops. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 23 individual routes operating in total, providing 6,127 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 135 meters. On average, there are 875 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 59 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Como is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Como demonstrates above-average health outcomes. Young age cohorts have a low prevalence of common health conditions.

The same is true for older age cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (10,931 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.5 and 6.7% of residents respectively. A total of 71.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, which is slightly lower than the Greater Perth average of 72.6%. The area has 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,200 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average and broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 22.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 36.3% born overseas. The predominant religion in Como is Christianity, comprising 44.6%. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 3.2% of the population.

Top ancestry groups are English (26.7%), Australian (21.1%), and Other (11.8%). South African, French, and Welsh ethnicities are notably present at 0.8%, 0.7%, and 0.7% respectively, similar to regional percentages.

Como's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Como is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Como has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.6%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 increased from 5.7% to 6.8%, while the proportion of those aged 55-64 decreased from 10.4% to 9.5%. By 2041, Como's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 80%, reaching 1,944 from 1,081. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 57% of the population growth. Conversely, declines in population are projected for those aged 5-14 and 35-44.