South Perth vs Como

Como is the younger of the two, with a median age of 38 against 42 in South Perth. In both, most households own their home and about half of households are people living alone. Houses cost more in South Perth: a median of $2.1 million, against $1.5 million in Como, and rent is higher there too. South Perth is closer to the city centre: 5.8 km, against 7.9 km. On these figures, Como tends to suit buyers on a tighter budget.

South Perth and Como are affluent, inner-ring Perth suburbs with similar liveability scores and socio-economic standing. South Perth sits closer to the CBD at 5.8 km versus Como's 7.9 km, and offers a higher walkability score of 72 compared to 67, though Como has a slightly better gross rental yield for houses at 4.2% versus 3.7%. The most significant difference is property pricing: South Perth's median house price of $2,050,000 substantially exceeds Como's $1,500,000, while unit prices are nearly identical. South Perth suits buyers prioritising proximity and walkability, while Como may appeal to those seeking lower entry costs with comparable amenities.

Written by an AI language model from the figures below. Every number in it is checked against those figures before it is published.

Which one suits you?

There is no overall winner — the suburb that suits a family with school-age kids is routinely the wrong one for someone commuting into the city. So each of these answers its own question, against a checklist you can see, using the same figures in the tables below.

Families with school-age kids

Como

ahead on 3 of the 6 things we measure here

  • has more childcare (10 vs 6)
  • has more schools inside the suburb (6 vs 4)
  • has more parks and reserves (12 vs 8)

Weighs schools, house stock, crime, parks, childcare, and who already lives there.

First-home buyers

Como

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • has cheaper houses ($1,500,000 vs $2,100,000)

Weighs house prices, unit prices, and mortgage stress.

Renters

Too close to call

Nothing among the 3 things we measure here separates them by enough to be worth acting on.

Weighs rent, rental stress, and how much is for rent.

Commuting to the city

South Perth

ahead on 2 of the 4 things we measure here

  • sits closer to the CBD (5.8 km vs 7.9 km)
  • is more walkable (75/100 vs 67/100)

Weighs distance, drive time, rail access, and walkability.

Downsizers and retirees

South Perth

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • is more walkable (75/100 vs 67/100)

Weighs smaller dwellings, who already lives there, GPs, walkability, and crime.

Investors

They split

one each way, out of the 3 things we measure here

  • South Perth returns a higher gross yield on units (5.7% vs 5.2%)
  • Como returns a higher gross yield on houses (4.4% vs 3.9%)

Weighs house yield, unit yield, and population growth.

Where they sit

South Perth and Como drawn to the same scale. Both outlines are shown together, so the map answers whether they share a border and how their areas compare.

South Perth Como
Hides rows where both suburbs match

Bars start at zero. Scores, risks and rankings are drawn against their full 0–100 range; other rows are drawn in proportion to the larger of the two.

Side by side, out of 100

Risks are inverted — shown as safety and low exposure — so a longer bar always means better.

South Perth Como
Walkability 75 / 67
South Perth — Walkability: 75/100 Como — Walkability: 67/100
Safety 30 / 32
South Perth — Safety: 30/100 Como — Safety: 32/100
Low fire risk 100 / 100
South Perth — Low fire risk: 100/100 Como — Low fire risk: 100/100
Low flood risk 26 / 54
South Perth — Low flood risk: 26/100 Como — Low flood risk: 54/100

Demographics

South Perth has higher household incomes ($105,352 vs $92,560); South Perth skews older (42 vs 38).

South Perth Como
Population 12,596 14,786
+17% vs other
Population trend (2016 → 2021) +4.5% +4.6%
Median age 42 38
Median household income $105,352/yr
+12% vs other
 $92,560/yr
Median weekly rent $375/wk
+7% vs other
 $350/wk

Age profile

Share of residents in each band, 2021 Census.

South Perth Como
0-4 4.3% / 4.8%
South Perth — 0-4: 4.3% Como — 0-4: 4.8%
5-14 7.7% / 8.3%
South Perth — 5-14: 7.7% Como — 5-14: 8.3%
15-19 4.9% / 4.3%
South Perth — 15-19: 4.9% Como — 15-19: 4.3%
20-24 7.5% / 8.3%
South Perth — 20-24: 7.5% Como — 20-24: 8.3%
25-34 15.8% / 18.6%
South Perth — 25-34: 15.8% Como — 25-34: 18.6%
35-44 13.0% / 14.3%
South Perth — 35-44: 13.0% Como — 35-44: 14.3%
45-54 12.3% / 10.5%
South Perth — 45-54: 12.3% Como — 45-54: 10.5%
55-64 13.6% / 10.3%
South Perth — 55-64: 13.6% Como — 55-64: 10.3%
65-74 12.9% / 10.2%
South Perth — 65-74: 12.9% Como — 65-74: 10.2%
75-84 6.2% / 6.1%
South Perth — 75-84: 6.2% Como — 75-84: 6.1%
85+ 1.8% / 4.2%
South Perth — 85+: 1.8% Como — 85+: 4.2%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (18.6%).

Who lives together

Household composition, 2021 Census.

South Perth 52.4% lone person
South Perth — Lone Person: 52.4% South Perth — Couple Families: 29.1% South Perth — One Parent Families: 8.7% South Perth — Group Household: 7.6% South Perth — Other Families: 2.2%
Como 50.6% lone person
Como — Lone Person: 50.6% Como — Couple Families: 27.8% Como — One Parent Families: 9.8% Como — Group Household: 8.4% Como — Other Families: 3.4%
Lone Person Couple Families One Parent Families Group Household Other Families

Who owns and who rents

Occupied private dwellings by tenure, 2021 Census.

South Perth 43.5% renting
South Perth — Owned Outright: 34.0% South Perth — Mortgage: 22.4% South Perth — Renting: 43.5%
Como 42.1% renting
Como — Owned Outright: 28.8% Como — Mortgage: 29.1% Como — Renting: 42.1%
Owned outright Mortgage Renting

Qualifications

Highest non-school qualification, residents 15+, 2021 Census.

South Perth Como
Bachelor Degree 25.4% / 24.7%
South Perth — Bachelor Degree: 25.4% Como — Bachelor Degree: 24.7%
Postgraduate Degree 11.3% / 8.8%
South Perth — Postgraduate Degree: 11.3% Como — Postgraduate Degree: 8.8%
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 8.7% / 7.8%
South Perth — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 8.7% Como — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 7.8%
Certificate III & IV 7.8% / 8.5%
South Perth — Certificate III & IV: 7.8% Como — Certificate III & IV: 8.5%
Graduate Diploma / Certificate 3.3% / 3.4%
South Perth — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: 3.3% Como — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: 3.4%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (25.4%).

Where residents were born

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents, 2021 Census. A dash means that country is not among the suburb's own eight largest.

South Perth Como
England 7.2% / 5.8%
South Perth — England: 7.2% Como — England: 5.8%
India 2.6% / 2.0%
South Perth — India: 2.6% Como — India: 2.0%
Malaysia 2.3% / 2.3%
South Perth — Malaysia: 2.3% Como — Malaysia: 2.3%
New Zealand 2.1% / 1.7%
South Perth — New Zealand: 2.1% Como — New Zealand: 1.7%
South Africa 2.0% / 1.7%
South Perth — South Africa: 2.0% Como — South Africa: 1.7%
China 1.8% / 1.8%
South Perth — China: 1.8% Como — China: 1.8%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (7.2%).

What people live in

Occupied private dwellings by structure, 2021 Census.

South Perth 36.5% townhouses
South Perth — Townhouses: 36.5% South Perth — Houses: 33.9% South Perth — Flats / Apartments: 29.6%
Como 52.5% townhouses
Como — Townhouses: 52.5% Como — Houses: 32.8% Como — Flats / Apartments: 14.7%
Townhouses Houses Flats / Apartments

Property market

South Perth Como
Median house price $2,100,000 $1,500,000
Median unit price $700,000 $693,250
Median land price —
same for both
Typical days to sell (houses) 35 days
from 87 sales
 31 days
from 105 sales

Unit price by bedroom count

Only bed counts both suburbs published enough sales for. Sale counts are shown because the buckets differ in depth.

South Perth Como
1 bed $506K / $510K
South Perth — 1 bed: $506K (60 sales) Como — 1 bed: $510K (16 sales)

60 vs 16 sales

2 bed $673K / $650K
South Perth — 2 bed: $673K (100 sales) Como — 2 bed: $650K (63 sales)

100 vs 63 sales

3 bed $1.41M / $880K
South Perth — 3 bed: $1.41M (67 sales) Como — 3 bed: $880K (27 sales)

67 vs 27 sales

House price by bedroom count

Only bed counts both suburbs published enough sales for. Sale counts are shown because the buckets differ in depth.

South Perth Como
2 bed $1.45M / $795K
South Perth — 2 bed: $1.45M (14 sales) Como — 2 bed: $795K (22 sales)

14 vs 22 sales

3 bed $1.75M / $1.31M
South Perth — 3 bed: $1.75M (40 sales) Como — 3 bed: $1.31M (62 sales)

40 vs 62 sales

4 bed $2.5M / $1.73M
South Perth — 4 bed: $2.5M (47 sales) Como — 4 bed: $1.73M (61 sales)

47 vs 61 sales

5 bed $3.02M / $2M
South Perth — 5 bed: $3.02M (12 sales) Como — 5 bed: $2M (13 sales)

12 vs 13 sales

Development activity

South Perth Como
New dwellings approved 442
across South Perth
same for both
Approvals change year on year +24%
same for both

Gross rental yield

Gross — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. From median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.

South Perth Como
Houses 3.9%
$895/wk on $1.2M
 4.4%
$838/wk on $1M
Units 5.7%
$750/wk on $680K
 5.2%
$738/wk on $735K

Ranking within WA

South Perth Como
House price —
same for both
Income Higher than 71% of WA Higher than 56% of WA
Schools Higher than 50% of WA Higher than 42% of WA
Walkability Higher than 92% of WA Higher than 89% of WA
Affordability —
same for both
EV adoption Higher than 94% of WA Higher than 96% of WA
NBN connectivity Higher than 98% of WA Higher than 96% of WA
Rental yield (houses) Higher than 22% of WA Higher than 49% of WA
Rental yield (units) Higher than 69% of WA Higher than 44% of WA

Liveability

South Perth is more walkable (75 vs 67).

South Perth Como
Grade B
same for both
Score 62/100
same for both
Socio-economic band very advantaged area
decile 10/10
same for both

Risk profile

South Perth carries more flood risk (74 vs 46).

South Perth Como
Bushfire None
0/100
same for both
Crime High
70/100
 Moderate
68/100
Flood High
74/100
 Moderate
46/100
Coastal erosion None
0/100
same for both
Aircraft noise None
0/100
same for both
Industrial facilities nearby 12
within 5 km
 6
within 5 km

Schools

South Perth Como
Inside the suburb 4 6
Rated above peers 1
same for both
Rated at peers 1 3
Rated below peers 1
same for both
Universities within 10 km 3
ECU City Campus, 2.8 km
 3
Curtin University of Technology, 3.8 km
Full-time students aged 15–24 4.1% 4.3%

Schools in South Perth

  • Wesley College Independent · Combined above peers
  • South Perth Primary School Government · Primary at peers
  • St Columba's Catholic Primary School Catholic · Primary below peers
  • Hensman Street Elementary Independent · Primary

Schools in Como

  • Como Secondary College Government · Secondary above peers
  • Como Primary School Government · Primary at peers
  • Penrhos College Independent · Combined at peers
  • St Pius X Catholic School Catholic · Primary at peers
  • Collier Primary School Government · Primary below peers
  • Alta-1 College - Como Campus Independent · Secondary · Special school

Amenities in the suburb

South Perth Como
Supermarkets 2
same for both
Cafes & restaurants 25 8
Parks & reserves 8 12
Childcare 6 10
GPs 3 4
Pharmacies 2
same for both
Hospitals 1 0
Banks & Bank@Post 2
same for both
Fuel stations 3 2
EV chargers 1 0
Waterways 3 0

Mobility

Como sits further from the CBD (7.9 km vs 5.8 km).

South Perth Como
Walkability score 75/100 67/100
Distance to Perth 5.8 km 7.9 km
+36% vs other
Drive time (normal traffic) 11 min 13 min
Public transport score 94/100
Bus
 94/100
Rail · Bus
Peak arrivals per hour 317.0
7-9am + 5-7pm
 522.5
7-9am + 5-7pm
Median peak wait 0 min
scheduled, not actual
same for both
Electric vehicle share 2.1%
postcode 6151
 2.4%
postcode 6152
Rooftop solar per 100 dwellings 26
postcode 6151
 37
postcode 6152

How people get to work

Method of travel on census day 2021 — which fell during COVID restrictions, so working from home is inflated and every travel mode understated.

South Perth Como
Car (driver) 63.8% / 68.1%
South Perth — Car (driver): 63.8% Como — Car (driver): 68.1%
Worked from Home 13.8% / 10.4%
South Perth — Worked from Home: 13.8% Como — Worked from Home: 10.4%
Bus 11.0% / 9.8%
South Perth — Bus: 11.0% Como — Bus: 9.8%
Car (passenger) 5.4% / 4.5%
South Perth — Car (passenger): 5.4% Como — Car (passenger): 4.5%
Train 1.2% / 4.3%
South Perth — Train: 1.2% Como — Train: 4.3%
Walked Only 2.6% / 1.7%
South Perth — Walked Only: 2.6% Como — Walked Only: 1.7%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (68.1%).

Setting

South Perth Como
Elevation 22 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre
 24 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre
Distance to the ocean 10.2 km 11.0 km
3.4 km to a named beach

NBN connectivity

South Perth Como
Connectivity score 100/100 91/100
Most common technology Fibre to the premises
same for both
Full-fibre (FTTP) share 99%
8,876 premises
 67%
8,444 premises

Climate

South Perth Como
Annual rainfall 650 mm
same for both
Summer max (Jan) —
same for both
Winter min (Jul) —
same for both

Federal electorate

South Perth Como
Division Swan
same for both
Member Zaneta Mascarenhas
same for both
Party Australian Labor Party
same for both

First Home Owner Grant

South Perth Como
Grant amount $10,000
same for both
Property price cap $800,000
same for both
Eligibility New
same for both

Tags

South Perth

Easy Commute Inner Parks Professionals River Townhouses Transport Hub

Como

Easy Commute Inner Parks Premium Professionals Townhouses Transport Hub

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