Neerim East vs Neerim South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Neerim East (1007) sits above Neerim South (993). Neerim South skews owner-occupied (86%), Neerim East runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Neerim East and Neerim South side by side
| Measure | Neerim East | Neerim South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $640,000 |
| Median unit | – | $254,880 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 196 | 1,599 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1081 mm | 985 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Neerim East edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 993).
Neerim East vs Neerim South: common questions
Does Neerim East or Neerim South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Neerim East scores 1007 vs 993 in Neerim South. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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