Officer at a glance
Median house
$750,000
Median unit
$529,000
Population
18.5k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Officer.
The postcode for Officer is 3809 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Officer is $750,000.
Officer (3809) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria. The median house here is $750,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Officer has roughly 18,503 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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's population at 18,503, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18,503
Median age
31
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $750,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $529,000, roughly 29% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $150,000. 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
$750,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $529,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$396/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$396/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$750,000
$529,000
18,503
Median age: 31
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.75% (median rent $396/wk against a $750,000 price tag). Units yield 3.89% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), 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 20262.75%
Based on $750,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.89%
Based on $529,000 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 202670%
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.
1,251
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Officer.
Local schools for Officer
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Government School Catchment
Officer 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.
- What is the median house price in Officer?
- The median house price in Officer, VIC 3809 is $750,000. The median unit price is $529,000.
- What is the Officer postcode?
- Officer is in the 3809 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- Where is Officer?
- Officer is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3809. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Officer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $396, for units it's $396.
- What schools are in Officer?
- There are 20 schools serving Officer on this page, including Officer Primary School, Officer Secondary College, Officer Specialist School.
- What suburbs are near Officer?
- Officer is close to Beaconsfield, Officer South, Guys Hill, Pakenham, Beaconsfield Upper.
- What is the population of Officer?
- The population of Officer is approximately 18,503 (2021 Census). 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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