About Como
Como sits within the City of South Perth, on the southern bank of the Swan River close to where the Canning River joins it, about 6km from the Perth CBD. Canning Highway runs along its northern edge and the Kwinana Freeway along its western side, meeting at the Canning Bridge interchange — a major bus and train hub on the Mandurah line that sits right on the Como boundary. That transport access, combined with the Preston Street shopping strip, Collier Park Golf Course and proximity to Curtin University in neighbouring Bentley, shapes a suburb that's currently in transition between its established post-war housing and a wave of newer apartment development.
Buying in Como
Como's housing stock still leans toward 1950s and 60s brick-and-tile homes on standard blocks, particularly in the streets away from Canning Highway, but the area immediately around Canning Bridge has been rezoned under the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan to allow significantly higher density. That's changed what's on the market here over the past decade — established houses are increasingly sitting alongside new apartment and townhouse developments.
- Older homes: check for asbestos in pre-1990 construction and get a building inspection before relying on the block size alone to justify the price.
- New apartments near Canning Bridge: confirm strata fees, build quality and developer track record, since this precinct has seen a lot of new stock come to market at once.
- Anything close to Canning Highway or the freeway: check for traffic noise before committing, particularly at street-facing addresses.
- Transport: Canning Bridge station gives direct rail access into the CBD on the Mandurah line, alongside bus routes along Canning Highway.
Selling in Como
Como's appeal splits between people after an established, larger block within a short commute of the city, and those wanting a low-maintenance apartment near the Canning Bridge transport hub. Knowing which buyer you're marketing to changes the campaign — a renovated character home should lean on land size and streets away from the highway noise, while an apartment sells on building amenity, floor level and how close it sits to the train station and Preston Street cafes.
Get in touch with our sales team for a current appraisal — pricing in Como varies more street-to-street than in more uniform suburbs, given the mix of housing stock currently on the market.
Renting in Como
Como's rental market draws a broad tenant base: Curtin University students and staff after an easy commute into Bentley, CBD workers using Canning Bridge station, and families after the larger, older homes on quieter streets. Apartments near the transport interchange lease quickly to tenants prioritising commute time over space, while the established homes further from Canning Highway suit longer-term family tenancies.
- Proximity to Curtin University makes Como a reasonable option for share-house rentals, alongside neighbouring Manning and Karawara.
- Canning Bridge station and the bus interchange mean tenants without a car still have a direct run into the city.
- Register for rental alerts or browse current listings if you're after a property in Como specifically.
Managing a Rental Property in Como
What managing a Como investment involves depends on the age and type of the property. Established brick-and-tile homes need ongoing maintenance planning around roofing, plumbing and electrical systems that are decades old, while newer apartments near Canning Bridge come with strata by-laws, building insurance and owners' corporation notices to stay on top of instead.
What our property management service covers
- Tenant selection and reference checks
- Routine and entry/exit inspections
- Maintenance coordination, including trades experienced with older housing stock
- Rent reviews benchmarked against current Como demand
Given the suburb's transport access and proximity to Curtin University, rental demand in Como has stayed steady — contact us for a rental appraisal on your property.