Oyster Bay vs Como.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,920,000 and $1,775,000. Como edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Como (median $1,775,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Oyster Bay ($1,920,000). Over the past year, Oyster Bay (+6.7%) ran 3.6 percentage points ahead of Como (+3.1%) on house-price growth.
Como scores higher on walkability (12/100 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 Oyster Bay (1084).
For buyers
Como is the lower entry point at $1,775,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Oyster Bay carries both higher gross yield (3.18% 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 1084).
Common questions
Is Oyster Bay or Como cheaper to buy in?
Como has the lower median house price at $1,775,000, roughly 8% below Oyster Bay ($1,920,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Oyster Bay or Como?
Over the past 12 months, Oyster Bay grew +6.7% vs +3.1% in Como, a gap of 3.6 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 Oyster Bay or Como have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Como scores 1088 vs 1084 in Oyster Bay. 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, Oyster Bay or Como?
Como scores 18/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Oyster Bay or Como?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.18% in Oyster Bay 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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