Officer South vs Officer
Officer (median $750,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Officer South ($896,000).
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Officer South and Officer side by side
| Measure | Officer South | Officer |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $896,000 | $750,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $529,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1035 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 80 | – |
| Population | 1,159 | 18,503 |
| Median age | 31 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 828 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 Officer South (1035) sits above Officer (1023). Officer South skews owner-occupied (87%), Officer runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Officer is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 16% 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
- Officer South edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1023).
Officer South vs Officer: common questions
Is Officer South or Officer cheaper to buy in?
Officer has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 16% below Officer South ($896,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Officer South or Officer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Officer South scores 1035 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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