Neerim South, VIC 3831 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Neerim South is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3831, home to 1,599 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Baw Baw local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 94 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,599
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,359 /week
- Median personal income
- $678 /week
- Median family income
- $1,568 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Baw Baw
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Monash
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,549
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Neerim South Primary School
- Neerim District Secondary College
- Jindivick Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- St John Neerim South/Main Neerim Rd
- Neerim South Post Office/Main Neerim Rd
- Addison St/Main Neerim Rd
- Jindivick-Neerim South Rd/Main Neerim Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 supermarket
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 93.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.2% of the 726 resolvable premises in Neerim South. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 67 across postcode 3831 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 26 property offences, 15 violent offences, 4 drug offences.
- Wider Baw Baw LGA: 8,229 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neerim South?
Neerim South (VIC 3831) had 1,599 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Baw Baw local government area.
What is the median rent in Neerim South?
The median advertised rent in Neerim South is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Neerim South?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Neerim South covering government sectors. Nearest include: Neerim South Primary School (0.1 km), Neerim District Secondary College (0.2 km), Jindivick Primary School (4.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Neerim South?
Neerim South is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Neerim South?
Across postcode 3831, 67 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (26), violent (15), drug offences (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Neerim South?
In Neerim South, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (93.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Neerim South?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Neerim South centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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