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Nhill

VIC 3418 • Rest of VIC

2,401
Population (2021)
$67,392
Median Household 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

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Nhill for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$203K
14 sales · ▼ 36.6% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 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)

🚌 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

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hindmarsh Local Government Area, which contains Nhill. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
274.8 / 100k
2yr Up 38.9% 10yr Down 16.3%
Motor vehicle theft
91.6 / 100k
2yr Up 154.6% 10yr Down 33.8%
Non-FV assault
201.5 / 100k
2yr Up 24.5% 10yr Down 10.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
201.5 / 100k
2yr Up 86.7% 10yr Up 66.5%
View all offence subgroups for Hindmarsh →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 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)

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

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$37,284 / yr
$717/wk
Household
$67,392 / yr
$1296/wk
Family
$90,324 / yr
$1737/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 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%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nhill known for? +

Nhill is known nationally for the successful resettlement of Karen refugees from Myanmar, which has revitalised the town's population and economy. The town is also a service centre for the surrounding Wimmera wheat belt and has V/Line rail access to Melbourne.

How far is Nhill from Melbourne? +

Nhill is approximately 374 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, around a 4 hour drive via the Western Highway.

Does Nhill have public transport? +

Nhill station on the Overland/V/Line Melbourne-Adelaide rail corridor provides services to Melbourne Adelaide Road Coach. V/Line coach services also connect to Melbourne via Horsham. The journey to Melbourne takes approximately 4-5 hours.

What is the population of Nhill? +

According to the 2021 Census, Nhill has a population of approximately 2,401 residents, with the Karen community representing a significant and growing proportion of the population.

Is Nhill a good place to live? +

Nhill offers an affordable, culturally rich community life in the Wimmera, with the Karen community having brought new vitality to local businesses and services. It suits those interested in multicultural rural living or agricultural work in the Wimmera region.

What is the postcode for Nhill? +

The postcode for Nhill is 3418.

What is the average income in Nhill? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Nhill is about $717 per week (around $37,300 per year). The median household income is $1,296 per week and the median family income is $1,737 per week.

What is the median house price in Nhill? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $203,000, down 36.6% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Nhill? +

The median age in Nhill is 47. The largest age group is 55–64 (325 residents, around 14%). Around 21% of residents are under 20 and about 27% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Nhill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Nhill is part of the Hindmarsh LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Nhill? +

In Nhill, the median weekly rent is $200, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $774 (2021 Census).