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Cardinia vs Officer South

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Officer South (1035) sits above Cardinia (1025).

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Cardinia and Officer South side by side

MeasureCardiniaOfficer South
Price and market
Median house–$896,000
Median unit–$316,800
Renting
Owner occupied84.0%87.0%
Renter occupied10.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10251035
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score080
Population3421,159
Median age4431
Climate
Annual rainfall793 mm828 mm
Mean max, January26.0°C26.2°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
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
Officer South edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1025).

Cardinia vs Officer South: common questions

Does Cardinia or Officer South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Officer South scores 1035 vs 1025 in Cardinia. 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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