Moving to Officer (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Officer in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Officer at a Glance
| Need | Officer |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 3 |
| Schools | 17 |
| Parks | 9 |
| Medical | 6 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Officer
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Officer has 6 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Medical Centre | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 5940 3432 |
| GIG Radiology | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 5941 8544 |
| Officer Skin Cancer Centre | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 5940 5006 |
| The Dermatology Clinic | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 9795 6888 |
| Rise Medical Centre | — | — |
| Trident Medical Centre | — | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Officer has 0 restaurants and 3 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Blondie’s Kafe — 27 Golden Banksia Drive
- Oliver’s Real Food
- High Horse
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Officer.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Officer has 9 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Stirling Circuit Reserve
- Lakeside Recreation Reserve
- Beaconhill Grange Reserve
- Hicks Reserve
- Hillstowe Central Park
- Dragon Park
If You Have Kids
Officer has 17 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Pakenham Lakeside Primary School | 23 Shearwater Drive |
| Maranatha Christian School Officer Campus | 62 Rix Road |
| Officer Primary School | 13-23 Tivendale Road |
| Officer Specialist School | 3 Parker Street |
| St Francis Xavier College Officer Campus | 21 Majestic Drive |
Cost of Living in Officer
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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