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Neerim Junction

VIC 3821 • Victoria

139
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
15.00 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Neerim Junction

Neerim Junction is a small rural town in West Gippsland, Victoria, located within the Shire of Baw Baw approximately 89 kilometres east of Melbourne and 26 kilometres north of Warragul. The township sits among the green hills and farmland characteristic of the Baw Baw region, with the 2021 Census recording a population of 139 residents across around 59 dwellings and a 15 square kilometre area. It is one of several Neerim settlements in the region, alongside Neerim South, Neerim North, and Neerim East.

The town centre on Main Street hosts a general store with an Australia Post agency, a small playground, and a petrol station — making it a convenient stop for the surrounding rural community. Neerim Junction appeals to those drawn to a quiet, community-oriented lifestyle in the Gippsland foothills, where the landscape offers farmland, state forests, and rural views. Warragul, the nearest regional hub, provides access to schools, supermarkets, and medical services, while the town's proximity to the Princes Freeway makes Melbourne accessible for work or weekend trips.

Neerim Junction falls under postcode 3821 and is governed by the Baw Baw Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3821
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.92°, 145.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.00 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3821

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3821 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$54,120
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,718

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3821; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warragul
26 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Warragul ~35 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
89 km
By Train
Drive to Warragul station (~26 km), then train to Flinders Street (~1h 20min)
By Car (Peak)
1h 30min – 2h
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 10min – 1h 30min

🛣️ Princes Freeway (M1) provides the main route to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Basic amenities on Main Street but a car is needed for most daily errands and access to larger services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
139
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Baw Baw Local Government Area, which contains Neerim Junction. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.9 / 100k
2yr Up 42.1% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
231.3 / 100k
2yr Up 100.4% 10yr Up 40.8%
Non-FV assault
313.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 33.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
733.7 / 100k
2yr Up 83.1% 10yr Up 33.0%
View all offence subgroups for Baw Baw →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neerim Junction known for? +

Neerim Junction is a quiet rural community in West Gippsland known for its agricultural surroundings, Baw Baw Shire setting, and a small but self-contained Main Street with a general store and Australia Post outlet.

How far is Neerim Junction from Melbourne? +

Neerim Junction is approximately 89 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, around a 1 hour 15 minute to 1 hour 30 minute drive via the Princes Freeway.

Does Neerim Junction have public transport? +

Neerim Junction has limited regional bus services, with the nearest train station at Warragul approximately 26 kilometres away on the Gippsland Line. A car is the most practical way to travel to and from the area.

What is the population of Neerim Junction? +

According to the 2021 Census, Neerim Junction has a population of 139 residents in approximately 59 dwellings, a small but stable rural community.

Is Neerim Junction a good place to live? +

Neerim Junction suits those seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle within reach of Melbourne and the regional services of Warragul. It offers open space, community connection, and the green rolling hills of Gippsland without the pace of suburban life.

What is the postcode for Neerim Junction? +

The postcode for Neerim Junction, VIC is 3821.

Is Neerim Junction a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Neerim Junction is part of the Baw Baw LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.