| Neerim South Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Main street | |
  Neerim South | |
| Coordinates | 38°01′0″S145°58′0″E / 38.01667°S 145.96667°E /-38.01667; 145.96667 |
| Population | 1,599 (2021 census)[1] |
| • Density | 24.98/km2 (64.7/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3831 |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Area | 64 km2 (24.7 sq mi) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Baw Baw |
| State electorate(s) | Narracan |
| Federal division(s) | Monash |
Neerim South is a town in WestGippsland,Victoria, Australia, located in theShire of Baw Baw, 110 kilometres (68 mi) east ofMelbourne and 20 kilometres (12 mi) north ofWarragul. At the2021 census, Neerim South had a population of 1,599.[1]
The Post Office opened on 1 February 1883.[2]
The town was connected to theVictorian Railways network with the opening ofa branch line from the mainGippsland line atWarragul on 18 March 1892,[3] later connecting toNoojee in 1919. The line closed in 1958.[4]
The Neerim South Court of Petty Sessions closed in 1968.[5]
Elementary education is provided by Neerim South Primary School. Secondary education is provided at Neerim District Secondary College
The town's main industry is service to the local farming community. It contains art galleries, a working Alpaca farm with an Alpaca product shop, cafés, restaurants, a pub andbed and breakfasts. Until 2008, the bakery still cooked bread in the wood-fired oven built in 1880. The area has numerous wineries, and is known for itsblue cheese.
The town in conjunction with neighbouring townshipNeerim has anAustralian Rules football and netball team (Neerim Neerim South Cats) competing in theEllinbank & District Football League.
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