Como

WA 6152 • Greater Perth

14,786
Population (2021)
$52,052
Median Income
6.41 kmΒ²
Area
19m
Elevation
PrestigiousRiversideAffluentInner Suburban

About Como

Como is a prestigious riverside suburb of nearly 15,000 residents on the Canning River, 8 kilometres south of Perth's CBD. The suburb features heritage homes, leafy streets, and Swan River frontage creating one of Perth's most desirable addresses. The Canning Bridge train station provides excellent city access.

Life here is distinctly affluentβ€”river views, quality schools, and established wealth characterise the community. Canning Bridge and nearby South Perth offer dining and retail. Como attracts established families and professionals seeking Perth's finest riverside living with excellent transport connectivity.

Como falls under postcode 6152 and is governed by South Perth Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Perth electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
6152
Urban Area
South Perth
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.00Β°, 115.87Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
6.41 kmΒ²
Elevation
19m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,041
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
38 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
14,138
Census 2021
14,786
4.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$45,292
Income 2021
$52,052
14.9% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,950
Born Overseas 5,122

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 856
  • 2. Malaysia 334
  • 3. India 293
  • 4. China 263
  • 5. New Zealand 253
  • 6. South Africa 248
  • 7. Indonesia 188
  • 8. Singapore 161
  • 9. Scotland 157
  • 10. Iran 133
  • 11. Italy 124
  • 12. Ireland 117
  • 13. Philippines 112
  • 14. United States 87
  • 15. South Korea 82

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,311
Australian 4,178
Irish 1,427
Scottish 1,414
Chinese 1,231
Italian 852
German 456
Indian 448
Dutch 323
Filipino 175

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,398
Both parents born in Australia
6,407
Both parents born overseas
2,136
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
43.0%
Christianity
41.4%
Buddhism
3.0%
Islam
2.5%
Hinduism
2.0%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
716 (4.8%)
5-14 years
1,221 (8.3%)
15-19 years
643 (4.3%)
20-24 years
1,229 (8.3%)
25-34 years
2,757 (18.6%)
35-44 years
2,117 (14.3%)
45-54 years
1,549 (10.5%)
55-64 years
1,519 (10.3%)
65-74 years
1,513 (10.2%)
75-84 years
901 (6.1%)
85+ years
628 (4.2%)

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