Average rent in Como, WA2026

Como is part of the South Perth council area and sits 6km out from the Perth CBD, with around 14,575 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $352/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 41% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$352/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,575

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Perth
6 km
Households renting
41%
Separate houses
33%
Flats / apartments
15%
Born overseas
35%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
South Perth

Renting in Como

Como sits close to the Western Australia median, with renters typically paying $352/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 56% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 41% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (33%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 38 and a population of around 14,575. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 35% of residents were born overseas. 6km from Perth, Como is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Como?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Como, WA was $352. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Como rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Como came in at $352 — 4% above. Como sits 6km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 33% separate houses and 15% flats).
Which suburbs near Como have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Como's $352/week (ABS 2021) include Bullsbrook, Ballajura, East Victoria Park - Carlisle. Busselton - East, Joondalup - Edgewater, Forrestfield - Wattle Grove sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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