Overall score
Como
66.3/100
Kangaroo Point
44.8/100
Como vs Kangaroo Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Como for retirees and families.
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
208
Kangaroo Point
1
Population
Como
4,053
Kangaroo Point
602
Metric leadComo 9Kangaroo Point 22 tiedacross 13 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 | 66.3/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.1/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.5 / 1k | 33.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 2 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 208 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 4 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Como pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Kangaroo Point is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Como, while Kangaroo Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.