Cardinia Shire Council
Officer South
Officer South at a glance
Median house
$896,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,159
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Officer South.
Officer South (3809) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria. The median house here is $896,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Officer South has roughly 1,159 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Officer South scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Officer South's population at 1,159, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,159
Median age
31
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $896,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $179,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$896,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$396/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$393/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$896,000
$316,800
1,159
Median age: 31
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.30% (median rent $396/wk against a $896,000 price tag). Units yield 6.45% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.30%
Based on $896,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.45%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202687%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
35
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Officer South.
Local schools for Officer South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bridgewood Primary School
Officer Secondary College
Officer Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Officer South.
- What is the median house price in Officer South?
- The median house price in Officer South, VIC 3809 is $896,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Officer South postcode?
- Officer South is in the 3809 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Officer South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $396, for units it's $393.
- What schools are in Officer South?
- There are 20 schools serving Officer South on this page, including Clyde Grammar, Bridgewood Primary School, Officer Secondary College.
- How walkable is Officer South?
- Officer South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Officer South?
- Officer South is close to Officer, Cardinia, Clyde North, Rythdale, Beaconsfield.
- What is the population of Officer South?
- Officer South has approximately 1,159 residents. The median age is 31.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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