Neerim South, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,599 Population 65/sq mi density

846 ft Elevation 258 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$22,916 median income, 4.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

Neerim South enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	846 ft (258 m)
Area	24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²)
Population Density	65/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.0168°N, 145.9545°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.33"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012	11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.2	39 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	47 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	72 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	35 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	49 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	45 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	71 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	26 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	51 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	47 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	61 km
Aug 6, 2024	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M3.9	72 km
Apr 10, 2003	Bass Strait, Australia	M3.9	134 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	111 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	46 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	53 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	54 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	19 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	39 km
Jul 4, 2001	7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia	M3.4	50 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
February	67°F (19°C)	2.0 in	Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in
April	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
June	49°F (9°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
July	51°F (11°C)	3.4 in
August	49°F (9°C)	3.8 in
September	51°F (11°C)	4.3 in
October	55°F (13°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
November	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
December	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in

Neerim South has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").

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