Overall score
Como
66.3/100
Sutherland
59.4/100
Como vs Sutherland, NSW Suburb Comparison
Como for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ComoSutherland
Crime rate
Como
31.5 / 1k
Sutherland
70.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Como
208
Sutherland
341
Population
Como
4,053
Sutherland
11,570
Metric leadComo 3Sutherland 91 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 | Sutherland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.3/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.1/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.5 / 1k | 70.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 65 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 208 | 341 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 17 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 20.2% |
| Population | 4,053 | 11,570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Como is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Sutherland is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Como is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Sutherland answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Como, while Sutherland 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.