Como vs South Perth
Como scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Perth (1101) sits above Como (1085).
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Como and South Perth side by side
| Measure | Como | South Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,330,000 | – |
| Median unit | $613,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1085 | 1101 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 60 | 48 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,786 | 12,596 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| 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
- South Perth edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1085).
Como vs South Perth: common questions
Does Como or South Perth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Perth scores 1101 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, Como or South Perth?
Como scores 60/100 on walkability vs 48/100. 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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