Como at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
4,053
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Como.
The postcode for Como is 2226 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Como (2226) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Como has roughly 4,053 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Como scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Como's population at 4,053, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,053
Median age
40
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$590/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
4,053
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
83
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
30
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Como.
Local schools for Como
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Government School Catchment
Como West Public School
Como Public School
Bonnet Bay Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Como.
- What is the Como postcode?
- Como is in the 2226 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Como?
- Como is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2226. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Como?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $590.
- What schools are in Como?
- There are 20 schools serving Como on this page, including Como West Public School, Como Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay.
- How walkable is Como?
- Como has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Como?
- Como is close to Bonnet Bay, Jannali, Oyster Bay, Kareela, Caravan Head.
- What is the population of Como?
- The population of Como is approximately 4,053 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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