Jannali vs Como.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,650,000 and $1,775,000. Jannali edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Jannali (median $1,650,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Como ($1,775,000). Over the past year, Jannali (+3.8%) ran 0.7 percentage points ahead of Como (+3.1%) on house-price growth.
Jannali scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Como (1088) sits above Jannali (1078). Como skews owner-occupied (89%), Jannali runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
For buyers
Jannali is the lower entry point at $1,650,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Jannali carries both higher gross yield (3.15% vs 2.93%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Como edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1078). Como also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Jannali or Como cheaper to buy in?
Jannali has the lower median house price at $1,650,000, roughly 7% below Como ($1,775,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Jannali or Como?
Over the past 12 months, Jannali grew +3.8% vs +3.1% in Como, a gap of 0.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Jannali or Como have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Como scores 1088 vs 1078 in Jannali. 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, Jannali or Como?
Jannali scores 22/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Jannali or Como?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.15% in Jannali vs 2.93% in Como. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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