Como

The community is relatively young, with a typical age of 38 and a large group of young adults aged 25 to 44. While children under 15 make up only 13.1% of the population—well below the national figure—seniors aged 65 and over are well above the state average at 20.6%.

This is a diverse area where 34.6% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the Australian average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, while China and India are among the top birthplaces.

Many residents use another language at home, with 20.8% doing so, which is much higher than most similar areas. While Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages, only 1.9% of the population speaks little or no English.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 43.0% of people reporting no religion and 41.4% identifying as Christian. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure.

Residents are exceptionally well qualified, with 42.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the state average of 23.8%. This high level of education is reflected in the school advantage scores, which are among the highest in the region.

Incomes in Como are high, with typical personal weekly earnings of $1,001, which is much higher than most areas. About 19.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, well above the national figure.

Most residents are in good health, as the 26.6% who have a long-term health condition is a little below the national figure. However, the percentage of people with a mental health condition is higher than in most areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.5% of people pitching in—well above the national figure. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to most other areas.

There are 157 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income is a little above the national figure. Year 12 completion among this group is far above the state and national averages.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with a very high number of people living alone, which is far above the state average.

The housing landscape is dominated by townhouses and semi-detached homes, with 40.3% of residents renting, a figure far above the state average. Mortgage payments are also high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,041.

Public transport use is very high, with 10.0% of people commuting via transit—well above the national figure. The area is well-served by 104 stops and 19 routes, and the drive time to the city is only 9 minutes.

The population is very transient, with 50.3% of residents moving in the last five years. This high turnover is linked to a strong flow of overseas arrivals, who make up 14.3% of the community.

Employment is strong, with 65.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health care, social assistance, and technical fields.

Como is very walkable, with 98% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools.