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VIC · Baw Baw Council

Neerim South, 3831

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,629

Growth (1 yr)

+0.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.9%

Median age

47

Median income

$1,359/wk

Employment rate

51.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$645,000

Languages at home

2.5%non-English

Most common: German, Mandarin, Thai

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

41.2/100
Average

706th in VIC

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Neerim South is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Neerim South is a quieter smaller community in Baw Baw Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are priced below the dearer neighbouring markets, though not at the bottom of the scale.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.

Desirability sits around average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Neerim South snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$645k

-13% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,629

+0.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#103

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

33rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

53rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

34th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
41.2/100 — Average
National rank
3541st in Australia
State rank
706th in VIC
Peer rank
#103 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#263 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$645,000
Median price change
-12.8%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,629(June 2025)

+0.5% annual · +4.9% over 5 years · 53th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.5%
5-year growth
+4.9%
Change in 1 year
+8
Change in 5 years
+76
Growth rank in VIC
53th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,700), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,599
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,359
Dwelling vacancy
10%
Unoccupied private dwellings
62 of 622
Median monthly mortgage
$1,549
Employment rate
51.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
542 / 10 / 12

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
59
Against the person
13
Against property
31
Rate per 1,000 residents
36.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 123 residents
State safety percentile
32.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-23.4%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault6
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle7
  • C32 Drug Possession5
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order7

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
971
Median ICSEA percentile
34th
School list
  • Neerim District Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 948 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 223 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →
  • Neerim South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 994 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 148 students · Top SEA quarter 11%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Addison St/Main Neerim Rd
  • Addison St/Main Neerim Rd
  • Jindivick-Neerim South Rd/Main Neerim Rd
  • Neerim South Post Office/Main Neerim Rd
  • St John Neerim South/Main Neerim Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
8/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Other(1)
  • Neerim South Caravan ParkCaravan Site

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Neerim District Soldiers Memorial Hospital (2.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Neerim District Soldiers Memorial HospitalHospital
  • Neerim South Medical ClinicClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
40
Participants per 1,000 residents
24.6

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

27 planning-related records

2021· 9 proposals

  • June 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 (Amend endorsed plans and preamble of PLA0223/20)
    78 MAIN NEERIM ROAD NEERIM SOUTH 3831Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of Self Storage Units
    47-53 QUEEN STREET NEERIM SOUTH 3831In progress
  • Alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    199 MAIN NEERIM ROAD NEERIM SOUTH 3831Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct an agricultural building
    630 Mcdougal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Multi lot subdivision, create an easement and removal of native vegetation
    WAGNER ROAD NEERIM SOUTH 3831NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Construct and display illuminated signs
    143-145 MAIN NEERIM ROAD NEERIM SOUTH 3831Withdrawn
  • Multi-lot subdivision and associated works
    30 NEERIM EAST ROAD NEERIM SOUTH 3831NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling extension
    64 Mackintosh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an agricultural building
    110 Le Page RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 18 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling
    2120 Main Neerim RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend Condition 1a of Planning Permit PLA0134/20 to allow for a varied (reduced) front setback.
    45 Wagner RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling (carport)
    360 Mcdougal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding ancillary to an existing dwelling.
    340 Sheffield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged nine (9) lot subdivision
    309 JINDIVICK-NEERIM SOUTH ROAD NEERIM SOUTH 3831Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling extension (deck and verandah)
    360 Mcdougal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    78 Main Neerim RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works to replace a verandah associated with an existing leisure and recreation facility (bowling club)
    16-22 Main Neerim RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    260 Mcdougal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Increase the area that liquor is allowed to be consumed or supplied
    135-137 Main Neerim RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct an outbuilding
    1525 Main Neerim RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Use and development of a replacement dwelling
    45 Wagner RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Subdivide land into 2 lots
    31-35 Queen StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Subdivide land into five (5) lots
    54 Shirley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of two lots (boundary re-alignment).
    320 Jindivick-Neerim South RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Amendment to Planning Permit PLA0300/18 changing the location on-site of the Replacement Dwelling
    145 Wagner RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling in association with an agricultural use
    250 Neerim East RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of a dwelling and host farm
    11 Whytes PlaceNOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Monash
Member of Parliament
Mary ALDRED (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
116,463
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.2 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 54.1%Labor 45.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.0 km away).

Coalition 64.2%Labor 35.8%

10.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -3.9 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Neerim SouthLabor 33.8% · Coalition 66.2% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • JindivickLabor 39.9% · Coalition 60.1% TPP (2025)8.4 km away
  • Buln BulnLabor 37.5% · Coalition 62.5% TPP (2025)11.2 km away
  • NoojeeLabor 40.6% · Coalition 59.4% TPP (2025)13.1 km away
  • Drouin WestLabor 34.4% · Coalition 65.6% TPP (2025)13.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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