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VIC · Cardinia Council

Officer South, 3809

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,138

Growth (1 yr)

+5.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+34.0%

Median age

31

Median income

$2,085/wk

Employment rate

66.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$890,000

Languages at home

26.8%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Sinhalese, Tamil

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

39.9/100
Below average

753rd in VIC

Verified 81% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Officer South is known for: Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Cardinia Council, Officer South is a settled smaller community where everyday shopping leans on neighbouring suburbs. The community skews younger, with family life visible on every street. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Officer South snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$890k

+18% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,138

+5.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

2.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#153

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

33rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

97th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
39.9/100 — Below average
National rank
3774th in Australia
State rank
753rd in VIC
Peer rank
#153 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#369 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
81%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$890,000
Median price change
+17.9%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,138(June 2025)

+5.1% annual · +34.0% over 5 years · 97th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+5.1%
5-year growth
+34.0%
Change in 1 year
+55
Change in 5 years
+289
Growth rank in VIC
97th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,450), extrapolated at +4.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,159
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$2,085
Dwelling vacancy
2.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
12 of 467
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
66.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
353 / 99 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
42
Against the person
8
Against property
24
Rate per 1,000 residents
36.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 145 residents
State safety percentile
33.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+16.7%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault5
  • B21 Criminal Damage4
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle6
  • B49 Other Theft4
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order8

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Kaduna Park Playground/Centenary Bvd
  • Trawalla St/Centenary Bvd
  • Waikerie Prom/Centenary Bvd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 10 parks mapped in suburb
Walkability proxy
5/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
8.63
Sport & outdoors(2)
  • Park (2)
Other(2)
  • Garden (3)
  • Lifestyle Communities Kaduna ParkSocial Facility

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Kaduna ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
10

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
St Germain Health and Wellness Precinct (5.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
44
Participants per 1,000 residents
38.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

23 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals

  • April 2021

  • Use and Development of Helicopter Landing Site and Shed (Hanger)
    290 OFFICER SOUTH ROAD OFFICER SOUTH 3809NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Planning permit to build new residental home
    91 Centenary BoulevardWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of land, buildings and works and removal of existing waterbodies
    295-325 CARDINIA ROAD OFFICER SOUTH 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for 9 dwellings, associated subdivision and reduction of car parking
    CENTENARY BOULEVARD OFFICER SOUTH 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 19 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Subdivision of land, buildings and works and, removal of existing waterbodies
    CARDINIA ROAD OFFICER SOUTH 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    68 Mortlake DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a display village, reduction of car parking and associated signage
    BERRI AVENUE OFFICER SOUTH 3809Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    62 Mortlake DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Subdivision of land
    CARDINIA ROAD OFFICER SOUTH 3809Permit issued by the RA

  • July 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    72 Mortlake DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of six dwellings on six lots
    Centenary BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a supermarket and associated retail, office, medical centre, and food and drink premises.
    CARDINIA ROAD OFFICER SOUTH 3809In progress

  • April 2020

  • Construction of dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    66 Mortlake DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    36 Kaduna DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    40 Kaduna DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    46 Kaduna DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    42 Kaduna DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    38 Kaduna DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    34 Kaduna DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    44 Kaduna DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land
    Centenary BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm
    70 Mortlake DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 350sqm.
    74 Mortlake DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
La Trobe
Member of Parliament
Jason WOOD (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
115,425
Turnout (2025)
93.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+6.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.1%Labor 47.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.9 km away).

Coalition 47.5%Labor 52.5%

4.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +6.6 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Officer CentralLabor 53.3% · Coalition 46.7% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • Pakenham ShearwaterLabor 54.5% · Coalition 45.5% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
  • Pakenham SpringsLabor 51.1% · Coalition 48.9% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
  • Clyde North EastLabor 50.9% · Coalition 49.1% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
  • Pakenham WestLabor 53.9% · Coalition 46.1% TPP (2025)5.5 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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