Como

Children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 40, and there are far fewer seniors here than in the state or national averages.

About 18.2% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.2% of the community. While 8.8% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state average.

More than half of the population identify as Christian, while 41.4% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 38.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national averages. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for its level at 72.9%.

Incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $3,452 a week, far above the national figure of $2,120. About 26.8% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents report better health than most areas, with only 3.1% needing help with daily activities and 24.4% having a long-term health condition, both of which are below state averages.

Unpaid care is common here, with 35.3% of people caring for children, far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of families with children in the area.

First Nations residents have high educational and economic outcomes, with 69.2% completing Year 12 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%, far below the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per home. Most families are couples with children (74.4%), and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.3% of dwellings being detached. Most homes have three or more bedrooms, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is well above the state average at $3,000.

Working from home is very common, with 50.3% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. Most homes have at least one car, though the area has a high number of public transport stops.

The community is relatively stable, with 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national averages.

Employment is strong, with 68.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Many residents work as professionals or managers in technical and commercial fields.

Como is very walkable, with 99.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.9% within 15 minutes of a park.