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Neerim East VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Neerim East, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Neerim East VIC is 196 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Neerim East is $779 per week ($40,508 per year). Median rent in Neerim East is $166 per week ($719 per month). Neerim East has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Neerim East has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Neerim East is $2,167.

There were 10 recorded offences in Neerim East in 2025-25, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

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Neerim East Population

residents (Census 2021)

Neerim East Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$779/wk

$40,508 per year

#3963 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$166/wk

$719 per month

#8082 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Neerim East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (104) Female 48.5% (98)

Population Density

2.0

people per km²

196 people · 96.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,041

Family income/wk

Neerim East Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Neerim East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.1% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.9% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Neerim East Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Neerim East Religion

No Religion

46.9%

Not stated

16.8%

Catholic

15.8%

Anglican

12.8%

Christian (other)

5.6%

Baptist

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Neerim East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Neerim East Employment

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Employed full-time

43.4% 56 people

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Employed part-time

21.7% 28 people

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Not in labour force

34.9% 45 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Neerim East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.8%

Bachelor Degree

14.5%

Certificate I/II

9.2%

Postgraduate Degree

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Neerim East Occupation

Managers

40.0%

Professionals

20.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

7.3%

Clerical & Administrative

7.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

Labourers

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Neerim East Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.2%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Engineering

13.6%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Education

10.6%

Information Technology

9.1%

Agriculture & Environment

7.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.6%

Health

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Neerim East Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Neerim East Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

11.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Neerim East Marital Status

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Married

52.8% 84

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Divorced

9.4% 15

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Widowed

4.4% 7

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Never married

33.3% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Neerim East Ancestry

Australian

32.7%

English

32.3%

Irish

10.6%

Scottish

7.5%

German

5.1%

Italian

3.9%

New Zealander

2.4%

Dutch

1.6%

Polish

1.6%

Maltese

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Neerim East School & University Attendance

Pre-school

40.9%

Primary — Government

36.4%

Secondary — Catholic

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Neerim East Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.6% 9

✅

No need for assistance

97.4% 334

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Neerim East Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.5% 25

—

Not a volunteer

81.5% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Neerim East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Neerim East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.6%

Did not go to work

13.2%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Walked only

5.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Neerim East Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.3%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

18.3%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Neerim East Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.2%

2 bedrooms

13.8%

3 bedrooms

55.2%

4 bedrooms

20.7%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Neerim East Population Mobility

1.8%

moved in the last year

36.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Neerim East Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

335

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Neerim East Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Neerim East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.3%

$1-$149/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,500+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Neerim East Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.7%

Couple — children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

21.0%

One parent — children under 15

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Neerim East Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 4

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Never served

97.0% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Neerim East Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.0% 12

—

Did not provide

91.0% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Neerim East Children Ever Born

No children

47.2%

1 child

7.5%

2 children

26.4%

3 children

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Neerim East When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Neerim East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.6%

5–14 hours

28.4%

15–29 hours

17.9%

30+ hours

14.9%

Did not do domestic work

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Neerim East Household Size

1 person

32.7%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

5.5%

4 persons

16.4%

5 persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Neerim East Where Residents Moved From

Same address

163

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Neerim East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Neerim East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Property Damage

Assault

Theft

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Neerim East Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $166/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Neerim East

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $166/wk

Left after rent $1,417/wk

Rent share 10.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $3/wk

Neerim East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Marungi

Pop: 98 Income: $691/wk Rent: $200/wk

Myall (Gannawarra - Vic.)

Pop: 98 Income: $725/wk Rent: $178/wk

Ancona

Pop: 99 Income: $673/wk Rent: $295/wk

Browns Plains (Vic.)

Pop: 99 Income: $746/wk Rent: $200/wk

Derrinal

Pop: 99 Income: $584/wk Rent: $320/wk

Dingwall

Pop: 99 Income: $532/wk Rent: $215/wk

Compare Neerim East

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neerim East

What is the population of Neerim East VIC?

The population of Neerim East VIC is 196 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².Neerim East is ranked #7,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Neerim East?

The median personal income in Neerim East VIC is $779 per week, or $40,508 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $2,041 per week.Neerim East is ranked #3,963 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Neerim East?

Median rent in Neerim East VIC is $166 per week ($719 per month).Rent represents 10.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Neerim East ranks #8,082 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Neerim East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Neerim East VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Neerim East?

The median age in Neerim East VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Neerim East a good suburb to live in?

Neerim East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 196.The median income is $779/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21908. All dollar figures in AUD.