Neerim Junction, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Neerim Junction VIC is 139 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Neerim Junction is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Neerim Junction is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Neerim Junction has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Neerim Junction has a population density of 9.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Neerim Junction is England. The most common religion is No religion (55.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Neerim Junction is $1,539.

There were 17 recorded offences in Neerim Junction in 2025-25, a rate of 122 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (15 offences).

Population
139
Census 2021
Median income
$687/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$250/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
53years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Neerim Junction vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Neerim Junction is $687 a week, 10% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). Median rent is $250 a week, $66 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.1% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 53, 10 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNeerim JunctionTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$687/wk$767/wk −10%$766/wk
Household income$1,312/wk$1,687/wk −22%$1,637/wk
Rent$250/wk$316/wk −21%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,539/mo$1,723/mo −11%$1,733/mo
Median age5343 +10 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.1%19.1% −0.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Neerim Junction, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Neerim Junction Population

139 residents at the 2021 Census.

Neerim Junction Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
Ranked 5,697 of 14,663
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
Ranked 6,115 of 14,663
Median Age
53years
15 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,539/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Neerim Junction Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,312/wk
Median rent $250/wk
Rent to income 19.1%

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

Median rent in Neerim Junction against your income

About $5,685 a month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,062/wk
Rent share 19.1%

Neerim Junction Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1079
avg ICSEA score
15
total students
Neerim District Rural Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-5 · 15 students
1079
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Neerim Junction Map

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People in Neerim Junction

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.6% (58) Female 56.4% (75)

Population Density

9.3
people per km²
139 people · 15.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,449
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.3%
Netherlands
2.2%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
39.6%
English
39.6%
Scottish
25.2%
Irish
13.7%
Dutch
5.0%
German
4.3%
Italian
3.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
55.4%
Anglican
12.9%
Catholic
8.6%
Not stated
7.9%
Uniting Church
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.3% 57
Separated
7.3% 9
Divorced
11.4% 14
Widowed
6.5% 8
Never married
28.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
42.0%
Couple: children under 15
32.0%
One parent: no children under 15
15.0%
Couple: no children under 15
11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.3%
2 persons
43.1%
3 persons
22.4%
4 persons
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Neerim Junction

Housing Tenure

Of the 59 occupied private dwellings in Neerim Junction at the 2021 Census, 10.2% were rented, 44.1% owned outright and 49.2% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
44.1% 26 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
49.2% 29 dwellings
Rented
10.2% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
22.8%
3 bedrooms
57.9%
4 bedrooms
19.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
53.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.6%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
32.1%
4+ vehicles
8.9%

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

Work, income and education in Neerim Junction

Employment

Employed full-time
34.6% 37 people
Employed part-time
23.4% 25 people
Unemployed
2.8% 3 people
Not in labour force
39.3% 42 people

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

Occupation

Managers
25.0%
Labourers
22.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Professionals
13.9%
Sales Workers
13.9%
Clerical & Administrative
8.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
12.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.0%
$4,000+/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.2%
$1-$149/wk
13.1%
$150-$299/wk
3.0%
$300-$399/wk
12.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
53.7%
Did not go to work
24.1%
Walked only
16.7%
Other
5.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
36.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
24.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.7%
Bachelor Degree
23.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.9%
Postgraduate Degree
4.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
28.6%
Society & Culture
21.4%
Management & Commerce
16.7%
Architecture & Building
9.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
9.5%
Agriculture & Environment
7.1%
Education
7.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
54.5%
Vocational Education
27.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
18.2%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.9%
Has need for assistance
5.0%
Need for assistance not stated
3.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Cancer
10
Arthritis
10
Lung condition
8
Asthma
5
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
29.2% 35
Did not provide
70.8% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.1% 25
Not a volunteer
77.9% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.3% 4
Never served
96.7% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
19.3%
1 child
7.0%
2 children
42.1%
3 children
31.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
10

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

Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
32.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
116
Moved from VIC
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.2%
5: 14 hours
27.7%
15: 29 hours
10.9%
30+ hours
22.7%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Neerim Junction Crime Statistics

17 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
15
Assault
1
Break & Enter
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Neerim Junction

The closest suburb to Neerim Junction is Neerim South, 10.3 km away.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neerim Junction

What is the population of Neerim Junction VIC?

The population of Neerim Junction VIC is 139 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 9.3 people per km². Neerim Junction is ranked #7,977 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Neerim Junction?

The median personal income in Neerim Junction VIC is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year. The median household income is $1,312 per week. Family income is $1,449 per week. Neerim Junction is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Neerim Junction?

Median rent in Neerim Junction VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Neerim Junction ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Neerim Junction?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Neerim Junction VIC is $1,539. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Neerim Junction?

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

Is Neerim Junction a good suburb to live in?

Neerim Junction is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 139. The median income is $687/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 21909. All dollar figures in AUD.