Part of South-East Melbourne: This guide is part of our comprehensive South-East Melbourne Property Investment Guide
Officer Property Investment Guide 2026: South-East Growth
Officer offers South-East Melbourne's best growth: $610,000 median, 9.6% annually. Train to CBD (45-65km), affordable entry, young families. Strong yields (4.5-5.2%) with double-digit growth potential.
Quick Answer
Why invest in Officer?
Officer delivers South-East value: $610,000 median, 9.6% annual growth. Train to CBD, affordable entry point, masterplanned estates. Houses yield 4.5-5.2%. Young families, first home buyers, population growth 3-5% annually. Last sub-$700k Melbourne option with infrastructure.
Officer Overview
South-East Comparison
| Suburb | Median | Growth | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officer | $610,000 | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| Pakenham | $580,000 | 10.4% | 5.2% |
| Cranbourne | $620,000 | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| Officer | $610,000 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
Investment Strategy
Growth + Yield Combo: Buy houses $610,000 yield 4.8%, growth 9.6%. Total return 12-14%. Target young families. 10+ year hold.
Risks
Distance: 45-65km CBD, car-dependent.
Oversupply: Heavy new estate construction.
Long Hold: Requires 10+ years patience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes - Officer delivers 9.6% growth at $610,000. South-East Melbourne's strongest growth corridor. Train to CBD (45-65km), affordability, young families. Yields 4.5-5.2%. High growth but requires long hold (10+ years).
Houses: 4.5-5.2%. $610,000 rents $650-$800/week. Excellent cashflow for Melbourne. Officer attracts first home buyers, young families, investors. Vacancy 2-3%.
Houses strongly preferred - family market, land appreciation. 3-4 bedroom on 300-450sqm. Apartments limited, mainly Clayton (Monash Uni) yielding 5.0-5.5%.
Officer: $610,000, 9.6% growth, 4.8% yield, value. Inner: $850k-$1.1M, 5-6% growth, 3.5% yield, lifestyle. Officer offers affordability/growth. Inner offers location. Different strategies.
Young families (median age 30-33), first home buyers, working-class. Multicultural, growing population 3-5% annually. Owner-occupiers 68-72%.
Distance from CBD (45-65km), car-dependent, train overcrowding, new estate oversupply. Requires 10+ year hold for infrastructure maturity.