Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
945 Mulberry Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone – Schedule 1
LEP: Cardinia Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Officer is a growing outer-suburban area in Melbourne's south-east with solid public primary and secondary options. Catholic and independent schools in neighbouring suburbs offer additional choices for families seeking alternative sectors. School catchments should be confirmed directly with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
Likely public catchment
Officer Primary School is the likely public primary catchment school; Beaconsfield Secondary College is the likely public secondary catchment school. Verify with the VIC education department via Find My School.
Nearby schools
Officer Primary School
In catchmentBeaconsfield Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Catherine's Catholic Primary School
St. Paul's Catholic College
Beaconsfield Primary School
Tintern Grammar
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Officer is a developing suburb in Melbourne's southeast with relatively light traffic conditions on local roads. Mulberry Road experiences minimal congestion typical of residential areas, though nearby major routes carry more substantial traffic volumes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peaks (7-9am, 4-6pm) may see moderate increases on Officer-Pakenham Road and access routes to Princes Freeway, but Mulberry Road itself remains relatively quiet as a residential street. Peak hour delays are typically minor unless major incidents occur on the Princes Freeway.
Public Transport
Approximately 1.5-2km to nearest bus services; Officer train station approximately 2.5km away providing regional rail access to Melbourne CBD
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Officer is a developing outer suburb in Melbourne's south-east located in the Cardinia Shire catchment. While not on a major flood-prone river like the Yarra or Murrumbidgee, properties near Cardinia Creek and its tributaries may fall within the LSIO. Most of Officer sits on elevated terrain with low to moderate flood risk; however, flood overlays should be checked individually for each property.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Victoria's Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) where applicable
- •Cardinia Creek and tributary flood risk assessment for properties near waterways
- •Floor level and finished ground level requirements per Cardinia Shire planning scheme
- •Stormwater management and detention basin design standards
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Officer is a semi-rural suburb in Melbourne's outer southeast with moderate bushfire risk. The area lies within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zones, reflecting its location on the urban-rural fringe with scattered native vegetation and grassland. Properties in Officer typically require BAL-12.5 construction standards and should maintain defensible space, particularly on larger lots backing onto bushland or open grassland areas.
Crime & Safety
Officer is a developing outer suburban locality in Victoria's south-eastern growth corridor with crime rates below state averages. The suburb experiences typical property crime patterns consistent with growing residential areas, with theft and malicious damage being the most prevalent offences. Overall crime conditions remain stable with no significant emerging trends.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Officer is experiencing significant residential growth as a designated growth corridor in the Cardinia Shire, with substantial subdivision activity and infill development across multiple precincts. Infrastructure and mixed-use projects are being planned to support rapid population expansion, with transit-oriented development potential emerging around improved public transport connections. Development activity is expected to remain strong through the mid-to-late 2020s as the suburb consolidates.
Officer residential growth corridor expansion
0.5 kmLarge-scale residential subdivision delivering 200+ lots across multiple stages in Officer's designated growth area.
Determination: 2026
Cardinia Road mixed-use precinct
1.2 kmNeighbourhood shopping centre and residential apartments proposed along Cardinia Road corridor.
Determination: 2025
Officer community hub and education facilities
0.8 kmPrimary school, childcare and community centre planned to service rapid residential population growth.
Determination: 2025-2026
Residential estates - multiple developers
1.5 kmOngoing infill and greenfield residential development by major builders across multiple precincts in Officer.
Determination: 2024-2027
Officer station precinct planning
2 kmTransit-oriented development opportunity linked to Cardinia Road station on the Pakenham line extension.
Determination: 2027-2028
Heritage & Conservation
Officer is a relatively new outer-suburban growth area in Melbourne's south-eastern fringe (Cardinia Shire), developed primarily from the 2000s onwards. Heritage significance in the suburb is minimal, with few pre-1980s structures; the main heritage interest relates to the early 20th-century railway station and scattered early school buildings. Most properties are modern residential development without heritage overlay controls or conservation area designation.
Nearby Heritage Items