Officer South vs Pakenham
Pakenham (median $690,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Officer South ($896,000).
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Officer South and Pakenham side by side
| Measure | Officer South | Pakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $896,000 | $690,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $511,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1035 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 44 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Population | 1,159 | 54,118 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 828 mm | 905 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
Pakenham scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Officer South (1035) sits above Pakenham (1014). Officer South skews owner-occupied (87%), Pakenham runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Pakenham is the lower entry point at $690,000 median, 23% 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 1014).
Officer South vs Pakenham: common questions
Is Officer South or Pakenham cheaper to buy in?
Pakenham has the lower median house price at $690,000, roughly 23% below Officer South ($896,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Officer South or Pakenham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Officer South scores 1035 vs 1014 in Pakenham. 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.
Which is more walkable, Officer South or Pakenham?
Pakenham scores 44/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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