Officer South vs Pakenham
The verdict
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $833K in Officer South. Officer South rates higher for education (65 vs 51). Pakenham rates higher for transport (98 vs 40). Officer South is closer to the coast (12.8 km vs 16.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pakenham rates higher (77 vs 66/100 in Officer South).
Scores
| Officer South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 78 |
| Transport | 40 | 98 |
| Education | 65 | 51 |
| Liveability | 25 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Officer South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,159 | 54,118 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,085 | $1,664 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.3% | 29.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 67.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Officer South High Growth · Pakenham High Growth
Property
| Officer South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $833K | $645K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $476K |
| House price YoY | -5.8% | 1.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Officer South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 431 | 220 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 345 | 351 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 173 | 501 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,020 | 6,081 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Officer South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 13 |
| Government | 0 | 9 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Officer South · Pakenham
Transport
| Officer South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 166 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 166 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 780 m |
Liveability
| Officer South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 20 |
| Parks | 10 | 119 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 55 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 16.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.5 km | 54.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.1 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Officer South | Pakenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,159 | 54,118 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,437 | 56,493 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,926 | 89,915 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.52% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Officer South or Pakenham?
Pakenham has the higher residential safety score (Officer South 66/100 vs Pakenham 77/100).
Which is more affordable, Officer South or Pakenham?
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $833K.
Which has better public transport, Officer South or Pakenham?
Pakenham has the higher transport score (Officer South 40/100 vs Pakenham 98/100).
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