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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Como, NSW 2226 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.67M over the last 24 months. 85% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.67M
78 sales
DA approval rate
85%
74 of 87 approved
Total lots
1,393
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Zoning

What you can build in Como

Como is dominated by R2Low Density Residential. Land use rules, height, FSR, and permitted developments are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan and refined by the Development Control Plan.

R2
Dominant
R2 Low Density Residential 61.9%
C3 Commercial Core 22.2%
C4 Mixed Use 10.2%
SP2 Infrastructure 3.5%
RE1 Public Recreation 2.2%
Avg max height
8.1 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Avg max FSR
0.54:1

Floor Space Ratio — total floor area as a multiple of lot area.

Use mix
Residential61%
Commercial1%
Environment33%

Location

Where Como sits

Como 2226 covers an undefined area within Sutherland Shire Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Sutherland Shire Council
Postcode
2226
Area
Total lots
1,393

Drill into any lot in Como

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Como

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a granny flat, or sized for subdivision.

Underdeveloped
738

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
835

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
128

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
2

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
1,317 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
28.5 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 6,713 dwellings, with 401,330 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Como

17% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 1% of lots carry heritage controls; 0.1% of lots intersect a Threatened Ecological Community; 0.1% of lots are exposed to projected sea-level rise.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected None

Mapped flood-prone land

Bushfire-prone 17.2%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 1.4%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 0.1%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure 0.1%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Como property market

Sales, rent, and yield data drawn from NSW Property Sales Information and rental bond data over the past 24 months.

Median sale price (24m)
$1,672,500
78 sales · land value $1.14M
Median rent (house)
$875 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
2.4%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Como

87 development applications for Como addresses were decided by Sutherland Shire Council over the past 24 months. 74 approved — a 85% approval rate. Average processing time: 102 days.

85%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
87
Approved
74
New dwelling DAs
95
Building approvals (12m)
38

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Como

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Green cover
46%
Amenity score
73.5 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
71.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
75.3 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Como

What's the zoning in Como 2226?

Como is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 838 of 1,393 lots (62%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (62%), C3 Commercial Core (22%), C4 Mixed Use (10%), SP2 Infrastructure (4%), RE1 Public Recreation (2%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Como?

Across Como, the average maximum building height is 8.1 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.54:1. Individual lots can vary materially — height and FSR are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be modified by overlays. For an exact figure on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in Como?

Yes — 835 lots in Como appear eligible for a granny flat under SEPP (Housing) 2021, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in Como?

The median sale price in Como over the past 24 months is $1,672,500, across 78 sales. Median unimproved land value is $1,140,000.

What's the median rent in Como?

Median weekly rent for a house in Como is $875. Gross rental yield works out to 2.4%.

What's the development application approval rate in Sutherland Shire Council?

Sutherland Shire Council decided 87 development applications for Como addresses over the past 24 months, with 74 approved (85% approval rate). Average processing time is 102 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Como?

Across Como, 1% with heritage controls, 17.2% bushfire-prone. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Como?

1,317 of 1,393 lots in Como show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 28.5 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Sutherland Shire Council Local Environmental Plan, applicable State Environmental Planning Policies, and the Development Control Plan. Property sales drawn from NSW Property Sales Information. DA history aggregated from the NSW Planning Portal. Heritage, flood, bushfire, contaminated land, TEC, sea-level rise, and aircraft noise overlays from the NSW Spatial Services and EPA registers. Population, age, income, and tenure from ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-04-27.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →