Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
15 Greenhouse Grange
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Cardinia Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Officer is a growing outer-southern suburb of Melbourne with strong access to public schooling through Officer Primary and Pakenham Secondary College. Catholic and independent alternatives exist in nearby Pakenham and surrounding suburbs. Property owners should verify precise catchment boundaries via the official VIC School Finder tool.
Likely public catchment
Officer is likely zoned for Officer Primary School (primary) and Pakenham Secondary College (secondary); verify via VIC education department or School Finder.
Nearby schools
Officer Primary School
In catchmentPakenham Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Paul's Primary School, Pakenham
John Paul II College, Pakenham
Lakeside Primary School
Beaconsfield Primary School
Mercantile Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
15 Greenhouse Grange in Officer is located in a developing residential area with relatively light traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads while maintaining reasonable distance from congestion hotspots.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours may see moderate increases in traffic on approach routes to the Princes Freeway, particularly affecting Officer Road access. However, the property's secondary location minimizes direct impact from major arterial congestion.
Public Transport
Officer train station is approximately 2-2.5km away, providing regional rail access via the Cranbourne/Pakenham line. Local bus services operate in the area with stops within 1-1.5km.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Officer is a growth area in the Cardinia Shire southeast of Melbourne with low to moderate flood risk. While parts of the suburb fall within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay due to creek systems and local drainage paths, Officer is not located on a major river system and does not have a history of significant flood events. Development controls apply selectively where LSIO mapping is triggered.
Planning Controls
- •Assessment against LSIO provisions in Cardinia Planning Scheme where applicable
- •Consideration of floor levels and finished surface heights relative to 1% AEP flood levels
- •Potential requirement for flood-compatible design in areas mapped within the overlay
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Officer is a growth corridor suburb in Melbourne's south-eastern fringe with moderate bushfire risk. The area includes pockets of native vegetation and is subject to Victoria's Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) in some locations. Properties on the bushland interface or in vegetated pockets should comply with BAL-19 construction standards and implement appropriate vegetation management.
Crime & Safety
Officer is a growth corridor suburb in the outer Melbourne area with crime rates generally below Victorian state averages. The suburb experiences typical property crime patterns consistent with outer suburban communities, with theft and malicious damage being the primary incident categories. Crime conditions remain relatively stable with no significant recent escalation trends.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Officer is experiencing strong residential growth as a key peri-urban node in outer Melbourne's growth corridor, with multiple large-scale residential estates under development alongside town centre activation and supporting infrastructure. Council planning is focused on managing sprawl through infill and mixed-use town centre development, with Princes Freeway upgrades and school expansions critical to supporting the incoming population.
Officer West Estate - Stage 3
0.5 kmLarge-scale residential subdivision delivering multiple stages of lot releases across the expanding Officer precinct.
Determination: 2025
Princes Freeway Upgrade (Officer to Winchelsea)
1.5 kmMajor freeway duplication and upgrade project improving regional connectivity from Officer towards the Surf Coast.
Determination: 2027
Officer Town Centre Mixed-Use
1 kmTown centre development incorporating retail, commercial, and residential components to service the growing Officer population.
Determination: 2026
Cardinia Creek Precinct - Residential DAs
2 kmMultiple small-to-medium residential development approvals within the broader Cardinia Creek urban renewal area.
Determination: 2024-2025
Officer Primary School Expansion
0.8 kmEducational facility expansion to meet increased enrolment demand from rapid residential growth in the precinct.
Determination: 2025
Local Retail & Service DAs
0.5 kmSmall-scale convenience retail, medical, and professional services facilities supporting growing residential population.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Officer is a relatively recent outer-suburban development in Melbourne's growth corridor (established early 2000s) with minimal individual heritage listings. Most properties are modern residential subdivisions with no formal heritage protection or conservation area overlays typical of established inner suburbs.
Nearby Heritage Items