Como, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ComoPerth, Western Australia |
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The state heritage listed Pagoda restaurant, Como
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| Established | 1905 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6152 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 6 km (4 mi) from Perth | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of South Perth | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | South Perth | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Swan | ||||||||||||||
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Como is a suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of South Perth local government area. About 12,423 people live in Como. A major road called Canning Highway runs through the suburb, dividing it into different parts.
History of Como
The area known as Como today was originally made up of three large pieces of land. These lands were bought by a farmer named Edmund Hugh Comer in February 1891. In 1905, the land was divided into smaller blocks and named the Como Estate.
The name "Como" might have come from Mr. Comer's last name. Another idea is that it was named after a famous area in northern Italy called Como. This Italian region is known for its beautiful lake. Today, Como is an important part of the City of South Perth.
Schools and Facilities
Como has several important facilities for its residents. Getting around is easy because of the Canning Bridge railway station. This station is on the Mandurah railway line, which connects Como to other parts of Perth. Buses also serve the area, making travel convenient.
There are four schools in Como, offering education for different age groups:
- Collier Primary School
- Como Primary School
- Como Secondary College (which used to be called Como Senior High School)
- Penrhos College, which is a private school just for girls. It has both a primary school and a high school.
Getting Around Como
Como has good public transport options, including both buses and trains.
Bus Services
Many bus routes connect Como to other areas of Perth. These buses help people travel to places like the Perth Busport, Curtin University, and Fremantle. Some routes also serve the Canning Bridge railway station, making it easy to switch between bus and train.
Train Services
The main train line serving Como is the Mandurah Line.
- Canning Bridge Station is the local train station for Como. It provides a quick way to travel to the city center and other southern suburbs.
