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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
Neerim Median Income & Rent
Neerim Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Neerim Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Neerim Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Neerim Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Neerim Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Neerim Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Neerim Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Neerim Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Neerim Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Neerim Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Neerim Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Neerim Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Neerim Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Neerim Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Neerim Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Neerim School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Neerim Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Neerim Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Neerim Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Neerim How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Neerim Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Neerim Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Neerim Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Neerim Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Neerim Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Neerim Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Neerim Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Neerim Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Neerim Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Neerim Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Neerim When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Neerim Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Neerim Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Neerim Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Neerim Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Neerim Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Neerim Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.