Como

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

Como's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 16,029 people. This figure represents a 10.0% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,575. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,941 in June 2024 and an additional 177 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,508 persons per square kilometer, placing Como in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded the national average of 8.9%, indicating it is a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 97.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). By 2041, Como is projected to have an above median population growth of national areas. The area is expected to grow by 2,955 persons over this period, reflecting a total gain of 17.9%.

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. So far in FY26121 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.4 new residents per year have been associated with each dwelling during this period, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $350,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development.

In FY26, $14.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Perth. Como shows 10.0% lower construction activity per person when measured against Greater Perth and ranks among the 62nd percentile of areas assessed nationally for new development. The new development consists of 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% attached dwellings, focusing on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. As of around 267 people per approval, Como reflects a transitioning market with population forecasts indicating an increase of 2,867 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

Construction activity is maintaining pace with projected growth, although growing competition among buyers can be expected as the population increases.

Como has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Ten projects were identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. These include Coterie, Chapel Hill Stage 1, The Promontory, Henley Rise, and Como Central.

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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. Its unemployment rate is 2.4% and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 2.0% in the past year as of September 2025.

At this time, 9,767 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for Como residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, professional & technical services employ 1.6 times the regional level in Como compared to other areas.

Conversely, construction employs just 6.4% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally based on Census data analysis. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.0% and labour force grew by 2.0%, keeping the unemployment rate stable at 1.5%. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9%, labour force expand by 3.0%, and a marginal rise in unemployment. State-wide, Western Australia's employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs) as of 25-Nov, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 predict a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Como's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting 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 that income in Como SA2 is among the top percentile nationally. The median assessed income is $66,238 while the average income stands 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 for Como SA2 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 ($1,010 weekly), 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). High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, placing disposable income at the 54th percentile. 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 dwellings, 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 was at 28.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (29.1%) or rented (42.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,048, below Perth metro's average of $2,200. The median weekly rent was $352, compared to 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 constitute 57.8% of all households, including 20.3% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 7.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 42.2%, with lone person households at 36.1% and group households comprising 6.1%. The median household size is 2.1 people, 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 exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 49.0% hold 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% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 13.8%.

Educational participation is 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

Transport analysis shows 103 active stops operating in Como, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 23 individual routes, collectively providing 6,127 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 135 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 875 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 59 weekly trips per 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 shows superior health outcomes, with both young and elderly cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. The private health cover rate is notably 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 prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.5 and 6.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 71.9%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Perth average of 72.6%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.0% (3,200 people), with health outcomes among this age group broadly matching those of the general 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 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 dominant religion in Como is Christianity, comprising 44.6%. Buddhism is notably overrepresented at 3.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 3.4%.

Top ancestry groups are English (26.7%), Australian (21.1%), and Other (11.8%). South African, French, and Polish ethnicities show similar representation in Como as regionally: 0.8%, 0.7%, and 0.9% respectively.

Como's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Como is close to Greater Perth's average age of 37 years, and it is equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Como has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 years (18.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 years (8.6%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 years has increased from 5.7% to 6.8%, while the proportion of those aged 55-64 years has 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 years is projected to increase by 80%, reaching 1,944 people from the current figure of 1,081. This growth will contribute to an overall aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 57% of the projected population growth. Conversely, declines in population are projected for residents aged 5-14 years and those aged 35-44 years.