Overall score
Officer South
42.4/100
Pakenham
46.8/100
Officer South vs Pakenham, VIC Suburb Comparison
Officer South for families and schools; Pakenham for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Officer SouthPakenham
Crime rate
Officer South
50.1 / 1k
Pakenham
81.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Officer South
6
Pakenham
488
Population
Officer South
1,159
Pakenham
54,118
Metric leadOfficer South 4Pakenham 71 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPakenham
- Best for familiesOfficer South
- Best for investmentPakenham
- Best for best valuePakenham
- Best for best schoolsOfficer South
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Officer South | Pakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.4/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.1 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 258 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 488 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 494 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 4.4% |
| Population | 1,159 | 54,118 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Officer South reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Pakenham is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby. Officer South sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Pakenham is in a middle-ring position.
Officer South tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Pakenham stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Officer South generally means more sought-after housing, while Pakenham leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Officer South if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Pakenham for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.