Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
365 Dickie Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ
General Residential Zone
LEP: Cardinia Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300 m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Officer is a growing residential area in outer Melbourne's southeast with Officer Primary School as the local public primary and Pakenham Secondary College as the secondary option. Catholic and independent alternatives including St Catherine's and St Andrew's are within a few kilometres. Families should confirm current catchment assignments directly with VIC education authorities.
Likely public catchment
Officer is likely zoned for Officer Primary School and Pakenham Secondary College for public education; however, verify current catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority or local DET office.
Nearby schools
Officer Primary School
In catchmentPakenham Secondary College
In catchmentSt Catherine's Primary School
Mercy College Coburg
Lakeside Primary School
St Andrew's Primary School
Fountain Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
365 Dickie Road, Officer is located in a developing residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property has good access to major arterial routes via nearby Hallam Road and the South Gippsland Highway, though local road infrastructure is still expanding.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) experience moderate congestion on Hallam Road and approach routes to the South Gippsland Highway. School traffic and commuter vehicles heading toward Melbourne contribute to localised delays, particularly at intersections.
Public Transport
Nearest public transport is approximately 1.5-2km away. Officer train station on the Pakenham Line provides rail access to Melbourne, with local bus services available but limited frequency in this developing area.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Officer is a growth corridor in outer metropolitan Melbourne with generally low to moderate flood risk. The Bunyip River and its tributaries present localised flood risk to properties in proximity to waterways, with LSIO mapping applied by Cardinia Shire in affected areas. Most of Officer is elevated terrain with low catchment-wide risk, though site-specific assessment is recommended for any development near watercourses.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Victorian planning scheme LSIO requirements for land within mapped inundation extents
- •Consideration of SBO (Specific Body of Water Overlay) for properties near Bunyip River and tributary corridors
- •Floor level controls and site-specific flood risk assessment for new development in mapped zones
- •Stormwater management and drainage compliance per Cardinia Shire planning requirements
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Officer is a growth corridor suburb in Melbourne's outer south-east, located within Victoria's Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) with parts potentially subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). The suburb sits on the interface between urban development and vegetated bushland reserves, with BAL-19 typical for properties in or near BMO zones. Moderate bushfire risk reflects proximity to Cardinia Creek reserves and scattered indigenous vegetation; properties should be assessed individually for BMO application and compliance with AS 3959 construction standards.
Crime & Safety
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Future Development
Officer is experiencing significant greenfield residential expansion as a key growth corridor in outer Melbourne's south-east, with substantial subdivision activity, town centre activation, and supporting infrastructure projects underway. The precinct is transitioning from rural/industrial land to a planned residential community with mixed-use town centre and employment precincts. Strong development pipeline driven by housing demand and strategic planning alignment with Melbourne's growth boundaries.
Officer Town Centre Precinct
0 kmMajor town centre development including retail, residential apartments, and community facilities to service the growing Officer population.
Determination: 2025-2026
Officer East Residential Subdivision
1.5 kmLarge-scale greenfield subdivision delivering 300+ residential lots across multiple stages in Officer's eastern growth corridor.
Determination: 2027
Princes Freeway South Interchange Upgrade
2 kmTransport infrastructure upgrade to improve connectivity and support increased traffic from residential and commercial growth.
Determination: 2026
Officer North Business Park
2.5 kmBusiness park development targeting light industrial and professional services to complement residential growth.
Determination: 2025
Secondary School Campus
1 kmNew secondary school facility to service the rapidly expanding Officer residential community.
Determination: 2026-2027
Heritage & Conservation
Officer is a relatively new outer suburban growth area in the Cardinia Shire, developed primarily from the 2000s onwards. Heritage significance is minimal, with few pre-1980s structures and no formal heritage conservation overlays. The suburb contains limited items of local historical interest related to early settlement and rural heritage.
Nearby Heritage Items