Applecross vs Como
Applecross scores higher on walkability (86/100 vs 60/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Applecross (1124) sits above Como (1085). Applecross skews owner-occupied (70%), Como runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Applecross and Como side by side
| Measure | Applecross | Como |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,330,000 |
| Median unit | – | $613,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1124 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 86 | 60 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,228 | 14,786 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 701 mm | 701 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1124 vs 1085). Applecross also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Applecross vs Como: common questions
Does Applecross or Como have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Applecross scores 1124 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 or Como?
Applecross scores 86/100 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.
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