Retiree’s Guide to Officer (2026)
Retiree Score: 6/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Officer offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Officer | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 6 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 9 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 3 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 1 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 1 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Officer has 6 medical facilities — adequate for routine GP visits.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Medical Centre | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 5940 3432 |
| GIG Radiology | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 5941 8544 |
| Officer Skin Cancer Centre | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 5940 5006 |
| The Dermatology Clinic | 4 Cardinia Road | +61 3 9795 6888 |
| Rise Medical Centre | — | — |
| Trident Medical Centre | — | — |
Daily Walking & Green Space
Officer has 9 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.
Your walking options:
- Stirling Circuit Reserve
- Lakeside Recreation Reserve
- Beaconhill Grange Reserve
- Hicks Reserve
- Hillstowe Central Park
- Dragon Park
- Officer District Park
- Comely Banks Recreation Reserve
- Mick Morland Reserve
Daily Shopping & Errands
Morning Coffee & Social
3 cafes give Officer a smaller cafe scene — but every regular gets known quickly.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Blondie’s Kafe — 27 Golden Banksia Drive
- Oliver’s Real Food
- High Horse
Community & Worship
1 places of worship in Officer:
- Officer Union Church (Christian)
Staying Active
1 gyms and fitness centres:
- Comely Banks Recreation Reserve — 125 Bridge Road, Officer
The Verdict
Good option. Officer covers the essentials — GP access, shopping, parks — with room for growth in some areas.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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