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Nhill

VIC 3418 • Rest of VIC

2,401
Population (2021)
$37,284
Median Income
942.87 km²
Area
$200/wk
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRegional CentreNatureMulticultural

About Nhill

Nhill is a small town in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, located 374 km north-west of Melbourne and 353 km from Adelaide along the Western Highway. With a population of around 1,750, it serves as the administrative centre of the Shire of Hindmarsh. The town sits at an elevation of 133 metres on flat agricultural plains and experiences a semi-arid climate with average rainfall of 413 mm per year.

Nhill is a service town for the surrounding farming district, with grain growing and livestock being the primary industries. The town offers essential amenities including a hospital, schools, and local shops along its main street. Nhill is notable for its proximity to the Little Desert National Park, which attracts nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The town has a growing multicultural community, with Karen refugees from Myanmar contributing to local economic and social life.

Nhill falls under postcode 3418 and is governed by Hindmarsh Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3418
Urban Area
Wimmera
LGA / Council
Hindmarsh
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.31°, 141.58°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
942.87 km²
Elevation
124m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nhill
0.5 km
6 min
Dimboola
39 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • V/Line Coach — Horsham / Ballarat / Melbourne 1h (Horsham), 5h (Melbourne)

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
374 km
By Train
5-6h (The Overland, limited service)
By Bus
5h (V/Line coach via Horsham)
By Car (Peak)
4h
By Car (Off-Peak)
3h 45min

🛣️ Very limited public transport. V/Line coach is primary option. The Overland train runs only twice per week.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Town centre amenities are walkable but residential areas require a car for most needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$200
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$774
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
47 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.5%

7 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,184
Census 2021
2,401
▲ 9.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,484
Income 2021
$37,284
▲ 26.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,834
Born Overseas 371

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Myanmar 107
  • 2. Thailand 77
  • 3. India 34
  • 4. England 28
  • 5. Philippines 27
  • 6. New Zealand 19
  • 7. South Africa 17
  • 8. Samoa 9
  • 9. Ireland 7
  • 10. Sri Lanka 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 904
Australian 872
German 313
Scottish 242
Irish 172
Filipino 29
Indian 29
Italian 26
Australian Aboriginal 24
Dutch 20

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,641
Both parents born in Australia
458
Both parents born overseas
108
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.6%
No Religion
30.9%
Buddhism
2.7%
Hinduism
0.8%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
122 (5.1%)
5-14 years
245 (10.2%)
15-19 years
128 (5.3%)
20-24 years
115 (4.8%)
25-34 years
324 (13.5%)
35-44 years
214 (8.9%)
45-54 years
282 (11.7%)
55-64 years
325 (13.5%)
65-74 years
263 (11.0%)
75-84 years
248 (10.3%)
85+ years
133 (5.5%)

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