Officer
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Officer, VIC 3809.
About Officer
Welcome to Officer
Officer sits in Melbourne's south-eastern growth corridor, roughly 50 kilometres from the CBD via the Princes Freeway or the Pakenham train line. Once a quiet rural stop on the way to Gippsland, it has transformed over the past decade into one of the area's busiest new-housing frontiers, with masterplanned estates spreading out from the older town centre towards Beaconsfield and Pakenham.
With a population of 18,503 and a median age of just 31, Officer has become a magnet for young families and first-home buyers chasing new-build homes at a price point that's increasingly hard to find closer to the city. It's a suburb defined by growth: new schools, new roads and new housing precincts arriving in step with the people moving in.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Officer is overwhelmingly modern, and current listings tell the story clearly: 86% houses, 8% vacant land and 5% townhouses, with no apartments or units in the mix. This reflects the suburb's status as an active greenfield development area, where estates such as Arbor Officer, Officer Fields, Officer Central and the broader Estate Officer precinct continue to release new stages of land and freshly built homes.
Expect double-storey brick veneer and facade-driven designs typical of contemporary Melbourne estates, along with a steady pipeline of land for those wanting to build from scratch. Buyers after character or period housing won't find it here, but those wanting low-maintenance, energy-efficient homes with modern layouts are well catered for.
The property market
Officer's median house price currently sits at $793,000, having grown 3.0% recently, a sign that demand remains solid even as the broader outer-suburban market has cooled from its earlier peaks. For a growth-corridor suburb this close to Melbourne, it continues to offer relative affordability alongside new infrastructure.
Renters are looking at a median of $615 per week, which reflects strong demand from families and professionals wanting new housing without inner-city prices. With land and house-and-land packages still making up a meaningful share of listings, Officer remains attractive to both owner-occupiers building their first home and investors targeting a growth corridor with ongoing population increases.
Getting around
Officer railway station, on the Pakenham line, gives residents a direct run into the city, making it a realistic option for commuters despite the distance. The Princes Freeway runs close by, connecting to Pakenham, Beaconsfield and Berwick in one direction and towards Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs in the other.
As with much of this corridor, a car remains the most practical way to get around locally, particularly for accessing the newer estates, schools and shopping strips that are still catching up with the pace of residential growth. Road upgrades and duplications have been a recurring feature of the area as authorities work to keep pace with the population influx.
Schools & families
Officer's young median age of 31 points to its popularity with families, and the local schooling options have expanded accordingly. Heritage College, Maranatha Christian School and Minaret College all operate dedicated Officer campuses, giving families a choice of independent and faith-based education close to home, while Officer Specialist School caters to students with additional needs.
Further afield in Berwick, St Margaret's Berwick Grammar and OneSchool Global's Berwick Centre extend the range of options within a short drive, and neighbouring Beaconsfield adds another layer of established community infrastructure for families weighing up schools, sport and childcare.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Officer is still very much shaped by its growth-suburb status, with much of the day-to-day retail and dining scene centred on the town's core and spreading into the surrounding estates as they mature. Cafes, takeaway options and convenience retail have grown alongside the housing, while more established dining and entertainment options are readily accessible in nearby Beaconsfield and Pakenham.
For established shopping centres, parklands and a wider hospitality scene, residents typically head towards Berwick, which offers a more built-out town centre experience just a short drive from home.
Market snapshot
Officer property market
Median sale price
$793k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$615
per week
Gross rental yield
4.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$661k
Median
$793k
Premium
$1.11m
Days on market
33
Auction clearance
43%
Sold this year
334
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +2.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Officer by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Officer, VIC 3809.
Population
18,503
residents (2021)
Median age
31
years
Household income
$2,125
median, per week
Median rent
$396
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Officer
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Heritage College - Officer Campus
Maranatha Christian School - Officer Campus
Minaret College - Officer Campus
OneSchool Global Vic - Berwick Centre
St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar - Berwick Grammar School
Recent results
Recently sold in Officer
$860k
18 Berringarra Road
Sold ~July 2026
$550k
4 Hercules Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
80 Skyline Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$680k
38 Meadows Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$570k
16/1 Eades Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.59m
87 Armytage Road
Sold ~July 2026
$880k
17 Station Street
Sold ~July 2026
$635k
162 Primrose Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
Explore the area
Properties & amenities in Officer
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Price map around Officer
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Common questions
Officer suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Officer?
The median house price in Officer, VIC is $793k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.0%.
How much is rent in Officer?
The median weekly rent in Officer is around $615 per week.
Is Officer a good place to live?
Officer is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 48 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District and the second most populous in the Shire of Cardinia after Pakenham. Officer is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 18,503 and 10 schools in the area.
What is the population of Officer?
Officer has a population of 18,503 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.
What schools are in Officer?
There are 10 schools in or near Officer, including Heritage College - Officer Campus, Maranatha Christian School - Officer Campus and Minaret College - Officer Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in Officer?
Properties in Officer take around 33 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 43%.
How much do you need to buy in Officer?
Entry-level properties in Officer start around $661k, while premium homes reach $1.11m.
What suburbs are near Officer?
Suburbs near Officer include Arbor Officer Officer, Officer Central Officer, Officer Fields Officer, Estate Officer and Beaconsfield.
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