Neerim South VIC

Postcode 3831 · Baw Baw LGA

Neerim South is a small community in Victoria within the Baw Baw local government area (postcode 3831). With a population of 1,599, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $71K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Neerim South is $640,000, having declined 3.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,549.

Neerim South is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 971, which is around the national average of 1,000. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Baw Baw LGA is higher than average at 8,229 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Neerim South offers a gross rental yield of 3.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($640K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -3.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$640K/$875K Near Median
Affordability9.1x Moderate
Price Momentum-3.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education5/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$640K
-3.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
1,599
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,359
Personal Income /wk$678
Mortgage /mth$1,549
CRIME (Baw Baw LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,229
Total Incidents5,193
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA971
Total Students371
Government2
Neerim District Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 948
Neerim South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 994
HOSPITALS (1)
Neerim District Health Serviceprivate
Data: 2024