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House Median
This Suburb $750,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $529,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 6,556
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 2.2%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 4
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Officer Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$750K
House Growth
+112% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$529K
Unit Growth
+59% 2014-2024
3BR House
$535/week
2BR House
$470/week
3BR Unit
$500/week
2BR Unit
$450/week

Officer Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 6,556 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
1,213
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 204 16.8%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 803 66.2%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 25 2.1%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 38 3.1%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 142 11.7%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 1 0.1%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Officer Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

18,503
Total Population
660
People/km² Density
2.2%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
5,305 people
28.7%
2
Aust
5,184 people
28.0%
3
Indian
1,740 people
9.4%
4
Irish
1,234 people
6.7%
5
Scottish
1,208 people
6.5%

Transport

51.9 km
Distance to CBD
43 mins
Drive to CBD
74 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

Suburbs Near OFFICER

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 3 nearby suburbs

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📍 About Officer

OFFICER is situated in Melbourne's Interface region. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 18,503 residents, creating a community density of 660 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $0.8M, representing impressive growth of 112% over the past decade. Units are more affordable at a median price of $0.5M, having appreciated 59% over the same 10-year period.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight Officer Secondary College as the local public option, ranked #188 among public schools, while families seeking private education can consider St Margaret's Berwick Grammar, which holds the #127 position among private schools.

Safety: The latest Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 reveals a crime rate of 6,556 per 100,000 residents, sitting comfortably below the Victorian average of 6,810 at 0.96 times the state rate, indicating this is a safe area for families.

Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 2.20% of the population, representing approximately 407 people within this smaller ethnic community.

Transport: Officer sits approximately 51.9km from the CBD, with typical car journeys taking around 43 minutes. The suburb benefits from its own train station on the Pakenham line, providing convenient rail access to the city.