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Welcome to Officer, VIC

Officer has a population of 1,761. It is a satellite suburb of Melbourne.

History

Like many places, Officer takes its name from early settlers in the area. Officer’s first industries were timber and brickmaking. The local railway station was originally called Officer’s Wood Siding.

Many new homes have been built in the suburb since 2011. The population of Officer has grown rapidly in recent years.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Officer boasts many schools and several sporting fields. The suburb has two lighted AFL grounds. The ROC Football Club represents Officer, as well as Rythdale and Cardinia. The team play their home games in Officer.

The central retail hub in the suburb is the Arena Shopping Centre. Club Officer is a popular local venue for drinks and dining. Officer is also home to the head offices of both Harkaway Homes and SJD Homes. There are several motor traders in the local area as well.