Side by sideSuburb comparison

Applecross North vs Como.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Applecross North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Applecross North scores higher on walkability (84/100 vs 60/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Applecross North (1121) sits above Como (1085).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Applecross North edges out on average school ICSEA (1121 vs 1085).

Common questionsApplecross North vs Como

Common questions

Does Applecross North or Como have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Applecross North scores 1121 vs 1085 in Como. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Applecross North or Como?

Applecross North scores 84/100 on walkability vs 60/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

Applecross North
Metric
Como

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$383/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
55.0%
Renter occupied
40.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

84
Walk score
60
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
21,419
Population
14,786
43
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1121
Avg ICSEA
1085

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).