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Como is a suburb in southern Sydney, located 27 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire.

History

Como, a name given to it on account of its similarity to Lake Como at the foot of the Bernese Alps in Italy, was named by James Murphy in the late 1800s whilst he was managing the affairs of Thomas Holt, who at the time owned much of the land that stretched from Sutherland to Cronulla.

Transport Links

Como railway station is on the Illawarra line of the City Rail network and is the first station after crossing the Georges River from Oatley in the St George area. Como is approximately 35 minutes from Sydney Central.

Shopping and Recreation

Como features a small shopping centre in Wolger Street, referred to as Como West. St. George Rowing Club can be found in Como, and many parks, including Scylla Bay Oval, home to the Como-Jannali Crocodiles and the Como Pleasure Grounds which houses both salt and fresh water pools.

Schools

Como Public School and Como West Public School can both be found in the suburb.