Officer is a quiet and scenic suburb based in Melbourne’s South East. It is located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Officer was an area primarily known for agriculture, however, over the years, it has become an affordable and family oriented area. The area is selling very quickly as more and more young couples and families choose to call this area their home. The estates in the area are beautiful, with parks and walking tracks alongside.
Image: Potter’s Grove
The Neighbours
The residents of Officer range from a median age of 20-39 is comprised almost equally of families and singles. Many of the neighbours are in the purchasing homes and 24% of the homes in Officer being fully owned. 20% of the population of Officer are renting their home.
The Commute
The Officer Train Station gives commuters access to 100 parking spaces and many bus stops. It takes an hour to get to Melbourne CBD via public transport and forty-five minutes by car owing to quick access to the freeways.
Shopping for the family
The area is still under development but is boasting progress with shops and cafes popping up. The major shopping centre in the area is Arena Shopping Centre. One of the largest shopping centre’s in Australia, Westfield Fountain gate, is just a ten-minute drive away from Princes Highway!
The School Run
According to 2011 statistics, Victoria is the second most educated state in Australia. Officer has a diverse range of primary and secondary schools, child care centres, tertiary education institutions, and universities in close by areas. Ranked in the top 3% of world universities, Deakin University’s Burwood campus is just a twenty-minute drive from Officer.
What’s going on?
There are also various recreational facilities available for the locals. Officer is home to the Australian Rules ROC Football Club. It has two AFL grounds, which also support cricket. There are many recreational parks and playgrounds for children. GWS Anderson Scout Park is a campsite which is 2km away from Officer Station. It has a large lake which is safe for swimming, water activities and for canoeing.
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