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Leafy, residential, riverside, understated

Is Como a Good Place for a Cafe, Restaurant
or Retail Shop? (Perth)

Como is a leafy riverside suburb adjacent to South Perth and Applecross, with Preston Street as its main commercial artery. A mix of professionals, families, and students creates a consistent local café and dining scene.

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Population
~10,000
Avg Income
$78,000
Foot Traffic
Moderate
Parking
Easy
Rent Range
$1,800–$4,500/month

Demand by Business Type

How well does Como suit each type of business?

Cafes
RECOMMENDED
57/100
Restaurants
RECOMMENDED
54/100
Retail
52/100
Gyms
55/100
Takeaway
RECOMMENDED
57/100

Market Insight

Como trades Preston Street against Applecross pricing: similar household incomes on paper, but Preston rents typically sit ~25–35% below comparable Applecross frontages. First-time operators can make unit economics work if they anchor repeat weekday locals — weekend-only concepts underperform here.

— Locatalyze Market Analysis

Top Commercial Streets

Preston Street
Canning Highway

Nearby Traffic Drivers

Preston Street Village
Curtin University (nearby)
Como Beach
Canning Bridge precinct

Best suited for

Business types with strong opportunity in Como

Cafes Restaurants Takeaway

Tougher market

Retail Gyms

Who shops here

Young professionals, families, Curtin University students
Suburb Vibe
Leafy, residential, riverside, understated

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