Neerim, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Neerim, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
| Locality | Neerim |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Baw Baw Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.95653 |
| Longitude | 145.96061 |
| Population | 199 |
| Density | 12.4 /km² |
| Area | 16.0 km² |
| Elevation | 315 m |
| Postcode | 3831 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 89 km east |
Neerim is a locality in the Baw Baw Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 199. The locality covers an area of 16.0 km², giving a population density of about 12.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 315 m above sea level. It lies approximately 89 km east of Melbourne. Neerim is located at 37.9565°S, 145.9606°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3831. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Neerim breathes the cool, damp air of the Victorian highlands, a place where the Great Dividing Range begins its more pronounced ascent. It lies 44.1 km east-north-east of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 73°T), and is situated 6.6 km north-north-west of Neerim South. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of emerald pastures and the deep greens of established eucalypt forests, define its character. The land here is generous, its contours shaped by ancient geological forces, and the sky often wears a high, clear blue, occasionally softened by the wisps of high-altitude cloud. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that speaks of altitude and the proximity of wilder country, a refreshing clarity that seems to scrub the senses clean.
The history of Neerim is intertwined with the clearing of this rich, fertile land for agriculture, a legacy evident in the scattered farmhouses and the meticulously maintained paddocks that stretch towards the horizon. Dairy farming has long been a cornerstone of the local economy, the rich volcanic soil yielding abundant feed for contented herds. Beyond the practicalities of the land, Neerim holds a quiet appeal for those seeking a slower pace, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of daily life. The local store, a hub of quiet conversation, and the community hall, a place for gathering and remembrance, stand as unassuming testaments to the enduring spirit of this highland locale.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Neerim, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Neerim, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Neerim includes the postcode (3831), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Baw Baw Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Neerim is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |