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Neerim South

VIC 3831 · Baw Baw

1,599 (2021)1,649 est. (2025) · High Growth

27
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,599
Population
$593K
Median house (2024)
86
Safety score
13
Transport score

Neerim South is a high growth suburb in Baw Baw, VIC 3831, about 92km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $593K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 13/100, and is about 50km inland. Neerim South has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.

92.3 km
To Melbourne CBD
50.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
17.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,599
Population
47
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$1,359
vs NSW median-26.5%
Bachelor degree or higher24.1%
Born in Australia80.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse542 / 12 / 10

Top countries of birth: England (3.69%), Germany (0.88%), New Zealand (0.88%), Scotland (0.69%), USA (0.56%)

Top languages: German (0.38%), Italian (0.25%), Mandarin (0.19%), Greek (0.19%), Thai (0.19%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$593K-12.0%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

86
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

2
Break & enter dwelling125/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
Motor vehicle theftNot reported
8
Domestic assault500/100k
RobberyNot reported

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 33 (all categories, latest year)2,064 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

3
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 981 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Neerim South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 991
  • Neerim District Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 949

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Jindivick Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1002

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

13
5Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationWarragul Railway (17.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
00 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
11 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
66 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLatrobe Regional Health (48.7 km)
Nearest vet17.1 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (107.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.77%
Projected population 20412,418
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Neerim South

Is Neerim South safe?

Neerim South has a residential safety score of 86/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,064 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Neerim South?

In Neerim South, the .

How far is Neerim South from Melbourne CBD?

Neerim South is about 92.3 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Neerim South?

Neerim South has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 970 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Neerim South?

Neerim South has a transport score of 13/100 and 5 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.