Overall score
Como
58.2/100
Kangaroo Point
34.8/100
Como vs Kangaroo Point, NSW suburb comparison
Como for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ComoKangaroo Point
Crime rate
Como
31.5 / 1k
Kangaroo Point
33.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Como
204
Kangaroo Point
1
Population
Como
4,053
Kangaroo Point
602
Metric leadComo 9Kangaroo Point 11 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Como | Kangaroo Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.2/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.5 / 1k | 33.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 2 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 204 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 3 |
| Population | 4,053 | 602 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Como is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Kangaroo Point is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Como pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Kangaroo Point is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Como, while Kangaroo Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.