Officer vs Pakenham
Pakenham (median $690,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Officer ($750,000).
Buying in Officer or Pakenham?
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Officer and Pakenham side by side
| Measure | Officer | Pakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $690,000 |
| Median unit | $529,000 | $511,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 44 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 18,503 | 54,118 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 889 mm | 905 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°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 (1023) sits above Pakenham (1014).
- For buyers
- Pakenham is the lower entry point at $690,000 median, 8% 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1014).
Officer vs Pakenham: common questions
Is Officer or Pakenham cheaper to buy in?
Pakenham has the lower median house price at $690,000, roughly 8% below Officer ($750,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Officer or Pakenham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Officer scores 1023 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.
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