Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot: 318
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Cardinia Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11m (or 3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Officer is a growing outer-southeastern Melbourne suburb with Officer Primary School as the local public primary option and Beaconsfield Secondary College as the likely secondary catchment. Several Catholic schools (St Paul's, John Paul International) offer alternatives within 4 km. The area is relatively new with strong enrolment demand.
Likely public catchment
Properties on Starling Road Officer are likely zoned for Officer Primary School and Beaconsfield Secondary College; verify via the VIC Education Department's Find My School tool.
Nearby schools
Officer Primary School
In catchmentBeaconsfield Secondary College
In catchmentSt Paul's Primary School Officer
John Paul International College
Fountain Primary School
Clonmore Primary School
Berwick Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 318 Starling Road in Officer is located in a developing residential area with relatively light traffic conditions. The property has good access via Starling Road with proximity to the Princes Freeway, making it suitable for commuter traffic.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and afternoon peak hours may see moderate increases in traffic on Princes Freeway and Westernport Highway as commuters travel to Melbourne CBD and Geelong, but local roads remain relatively clear. Weekend traffic is minimal.
Public Transport
Officer Railway Station is approximately 3-4km away, providing access to V/Line services on the Gippsland Line. Local bus services are limited in this area.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (0.1km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Unnamed stop
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Bayview Rd/Princes Hwy
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Unnamed stop
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Berwick Motor Body Repairs/Princes Hwy
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Campanella Ave/Rix Rd
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Unnamed stop
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Banyalla Dr/Rix Rd
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Banyalla Dr/Rix Rd
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Flood Risk
Officer is located in the Pakenham region of outer metropolitan Melbourne and is not identified as a major flood-prone area relative to established Victorian flood studies. However, properties may fall within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay depending on proximity to local drainage systems and waterways. A site-specific planning and flood risk assessment is recommended to confirm overlay status and any applicable building requirements.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme flood-related provisions and LSIO requirements
- •Potential Flood Hazard Overlay (FHO) assessment if within mapped flood risk area
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment and mitigation measures for new developments in identified zones
- •Building design standards to account for potential inundation levels per relevant flood study
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Officer is a growing outer-suburban locality in Victoria's Cardinia Shire with moderate bushfire risk. The area is typically mapped within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and carries BAL-12.5 exposure due to surrounding grassland and woodland vegetation on sloping terrain. Properties should comply with AS 3959 construction standards and maintain appropriate vegetation management and defensible space.
Crime & Safety
Officer is a regional Victorian suburb with crime rates below state averages, reflecting typical patterns for outer regional areas. Property crime represents the largest category, consistent with broader rural and regional trends. Overall crime conditions remain relatively stable with low violent crime prevalence.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Officer around Starling Road is experiencing significant residential development activity driven by growth-area zoning and station-oriented development incentives. The Officer Town Centre Master Plan and multiple residential subdivisions reflect Cardinia Shire's strategic emphasis on this precinct as a growth corridor. Infrastructure investment in the station precinct and supporting local amenity is creating conditions for sustained medium-density infill alongside traditional suburban lot releases.
Officer Town Centre Master Plan
0.5 kmMajor town centre redevelopment incorporating retail, commercial, and residential components around Officer station and Starling Road precinct.
Determination: 2026
Starling Road Residential Subdivision
0.2 kmMulti-stage residential land release along Starling Road with predominantly 2-4 bedroom detached and townhouse dwelling diversity.
Officer Station Precinct Activation
0.8 kmStation precinct improvements including car parking, pedestrian connections, and local amenity upgrades as part of Cardinia Shire strategic transport goals.
Determination: 2025
Recent Residential DA - Starling Road vicinity
0.3 kmStaged housing development delivering 150-200 dwelling lots across multiple stages targeting first-home buyers and young families.
Officer-Pakenham Strategic Precinct (Cardinia Shire)
1.5 kmCouncil-led growth area strategy incorporating Officer as a major residential and employment node with targeted infrastructure investment.
Heritage & Conservation
Officer is a growth area suburb in outer Melbourne (Cardinia Shire) developed primarily from the 1990s onwards, with limited heritage significance. Properties on Starling Road are unlikely to be individually heritage-listed or subject to conservation area overlays, as the suburb comprises predominantly modern residential development without established heritage character precincts.
Nearby Heritage Items