Overall score
Officer
47.4/100
Pakenham
46.8/100
Officer vs Pakenham, VIC Suburb Comparison
Officer for retirees and families; Pakenham for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OfficerPakenham
Crime rate
Officer
64.1 / 1k
Pakenham
81.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Officer
145
Pakenham
488
Population
Officer
18,503
Pakenham
54,118
Metric leadOfficer 6Pakenham 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Pakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.4/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.8/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.1 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 258 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 145 | 488 |
| Planning activity | 159 | 494 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 4.4% |
| Population | 18,503 | 54,118 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Officer is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Pakenham is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Officer is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Pakenham answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Officer the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Pakenham.
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.