Como, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Como, in the City Of South Perth local government area.
| Locality | Como |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of South Perth |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.00294 |
| Longitude | 115.87042 |
| Population | 14,786 |
| Density | 2285.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 6152 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 6 km south |
Como is a locality in the City Of South Perth local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 14,786. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 2285.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km south of Perth. Como is located at 32.0029°S, 115.8704°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6152.
Como, a suburb of South Perth, unfolds gently along the southern bank of the Swan River, its character etched by the broad, shimmering expanse of water that defines its northern edge. It lies 5.5 km south-south-east of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 168°T), and is situated 10.2 km north-north-west of Canning Vale. The landscape here is a subtle tapestry of established gardens, their mature trees forming leafy canopies over quiet streets, punctuated by glimpses of the sparkling river and the distant city skyline. Faint salt breezes, carrying the scent of distant ocean, often brush inland, a reminder of the proximity to the coast, while the terrain itself offers a pleasant, low-lying terrain, ideal for lingering walks and the contemplation of the river's ebb and flow. Dusk here paints the water with strokes of rose and gold, a daily spectacle that softens the edges of the urban environment and imbues Como with a tranquil, almost painterly quality.
Historically, Como's development has been intrinsically linked to its prime riverfront position, a desirable location that has long attracted settlement and shaped its economy. Early land grants fostered a pastoral and horticultural heritage, with some of the larger estates enduring as testament to this past, though much of the land has since been subdivided for residential purposes. The local economy now largely supports the daily needs of its residents, with a focus on retail and service industries, drawing custom from the neighbouring suburbs as well as its own inhabitants. The presence of established schools and community facilities speaks to a long-standing commitment to family life, while the readily accessible ferry terminal offers a vital link to the Perth CBD, a daily commute that has become a hallmark of life in Como for many of its working population.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Como, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Como, in the City Of South Perth local government area.
Detailed location data for Como includes the postcode (6152), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of South Perth), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Como is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |