Neerim VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Neerim VIC is 218 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Neerim is $627 per week ($32,604 per year). Median rent in Neerim is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Neerim has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Neerim has a population density of 13.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Neerim is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Neerim is $2,084.

There were 6 recorded offences in Neerim in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Neerim Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Neerim Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$627/wk
$32,604 per year
#6662 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,084/mo
Avg household size: —

Neerim Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (109) Female 50.2% (110)

Population Density

13.6
people per km²
218 people · 16.0 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,442
Family income/wk

Neerim 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
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Neerim Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.5% 36 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.5% 30 dwellings

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

Neerim Country of Birth

Australia
94.6%
England
5.4%

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

Neerim Religion

No Religion
43.6%
Not stated
16.4%
Catholic
13.8%
Anglican
11.6%
Uniting Church
8.0%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Neerim Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%

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

Neerim Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Neerim Employment

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Employed full-time
40.6% 65 people
Employed part-time
20.6% 33 people
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Not in labour force
38.8% 62 people

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

Neerim Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.2%
Bachelor Degree
17.2%
Postgraduate Degree
9.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%

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

Neerim Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
28.0%
Clerical & Administrative
16.0%
Professionals
16.0%
Community & Personal Service
13.3%
Managers
12.0%
Labourers
10.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%

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

Neerim Field of Study

Engineering
29.9%
Management & Commerce
19.5%
Society & Culture
11.7%
Health
9.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.8%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Education
5.2%
Agriculture & Environment
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.2%

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

Neerim Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Neerim Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
12.7%
$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$4,000+/wk
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Neerim Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 105
↔️
Separated
2.9% 5
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Divorced
6.3% 11
🕊️
Widowed
2.9% 5
👤
Never married
28.0% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Neerim Ancestry

Australian
34.8%
English
26.4%
Scottish
11.2%
Irish
9.1%
Other
6.5%
Dutch
3.6%
German
3.3%
Italian
2.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.8%
South African
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Neerim School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.8%
Secondary — Government
29.7%
Vocational Education
16.2%
Pre-school
8.1%
Secondary — Catholic
8.1%

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

Neerim Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.1% 8
No need for assistance
97.9% 369

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

Neerim Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.1% 18
Not a volunteer
88.9% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Neerim Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
11.5%
$800-$999/mo
11.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
34.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Neerim How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.4%
Car (passenger)
9.3%
Did not go to work
9.3%
Walked only
7.0%

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

Neerim Car Ownership

1 vehicle
24.3%
2 vehicles
31.4%
3 vehicles
25.7%
4+ vehicles
18.6%

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

Neerim Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.7%
3 bedrooms
45.1%
4 bedrooms
28.2%
5 bedrooms
8.5%
6+ bedrooms
5.6%

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

Neerim Population Mobility

6.9%
moved in the last year
26.9%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Neerim Indigenous Population

2.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
367
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Neerim Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
20
Arthritis
9
Asthma
8
Heart disease
7
Diabetes
4
Lung condition
4

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

Neerim Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.7%
$1-$149/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
12.5%
$300-$399/wk
6.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
14.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Neerim Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.2%
Couple — children under 15
25.3%
Couple — no children under 15
21.2%
One parent — no children under 15
7.6%
One parent — children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Neerim Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.1% 5
👤
Never served
96.9% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Neerim Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.0% 31
Did not provide
81.0% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Neerim Children Ever Born

No children
25.0%
1 child
8.3%
2 children
16.7%
3 children
36.7%
4 children
8.3%
5+ children
5.0%

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

Neerim When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
8
1961–1970
6
1971–1980
3
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
3
2020
6

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

Neerim Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.4%
5–14 hours
25.3%
15–29 hours
16.9%
30+ hours
16.9%
Did not do domestic work
19.5%

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

Neerim Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
57.1%
3 persons
9.1%
4 persons
6.5%
5 persons
3.9%
6+ persons
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Neerim Where Residents Moved From

Same address
188
Moved from overseas
6
Moved from VIC
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Neerim Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Neerim Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Assault
2
Weapons
1
Public Order
1
Property Damage
1
Other
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Neerim Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,401/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.4%

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

If you earn X in Neerim

≈ $6,071/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,101/wk
Rent share 21.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Neerim vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neerim

What is the population of Neerim VIC?

The population of Neerim VIC is 218 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.6 people per km².Neerim is ranked #6,733 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Neerim?

The median personal income in Neerim VIC is $627 per week, or $32,604 per year.The median household income is $1,401 per week.Family income is $1,442 per week.Neerim is ranked #6,662 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Neerim?

Median rent in Neerim VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Neerim ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Neerim?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Neerim VIC is $2,084. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Neerim?

The median age in Neerim VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Neerim a good suburb to live in?

Neerim is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 218.The median income is $627/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21907. All dollar figures in AUD.