Neerim South flood & bushfire risk
Of Neerim South’s 1,145 mapped properties, 0.1% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Neerim South’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Neerim South
Flood and bushfire areas across Neerim South. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Neerim South
Neerim South sits in the Baw Baw council area, which recorded 3,677 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 3,677 total. Figures are for the whole Baw Baw council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Neerim South
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Neerim South
Neerim South is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
School catchments in Neerim South
Neerim South can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Neerim South
At the 2021 Census, 10.3% of Neerim South’s 1,599 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Neerim South
Baw Baw council approved 546 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Baw Baw council area (not just Neerim South). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 25 Caldwell Road, Neerim South VIC 3831
- 39 Wattle Lane, Neerim South VIC 3831
- 2 Red Hill Court, Neerim South VIC 3831
- 7 Bella Court, Neerim South VIC 3831
- 100 Reservoir Road, Neerim South VIC 3831
- 42 Railway Road, Neerim South VIC 3831
- 5 Taraview Court, Neerim South VIC 3831
- 13 Currawong Close, Neerim South VIC 3831
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.