Berwick vs Officer
Officer (median $750,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Berwick ($870,000).
Buying in Berwick or Officer?
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Berwick and Officer side by side
| Measure | Berwick | Officer |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $870,000 | $750,000 |
| Median unit | $680,000 | $529,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $560/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1046 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 50,298 | 18,503 |
| Median age | 38 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 863 mm | 889 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berwick (1046) sits above Officer (1023).
- For buyers
- Officer is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Berwick edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1023).
Berwick vs Officer: common questions
Is Berwick or Officer cheaper to buy in?
Officer has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 14% below Berwick ($870,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Berwick or Officer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berwick scores 1046 vs 1023 in Officer. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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