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Nilma North

VIC 3821 • Victoria

344
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
31.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralGippslandAgriculturalAffordableQuiet
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About Nilma North

Nilma North is a small rural locality in West Gippsland, Victoria, situated within the Shire of Baw Baw local government area. The locality covers approximately 31.5 square kilometres and had a population of 344 at the 2021 Census, reflecting its quiet, agricultural character. It sits in the rolling pastoral country between the regional towns of Drouin and Warragul, which together form the primary service hub for the Baw Baw Shire.

The landscape around Nilma North is typical of West Gippsland — green dairy and grazing country set against the backdrop of the Strzelecki Ranges to the south and the Baw Baw plateau to the north. Drouin and Warragul, both within easy reach, offer a full range of services including supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and the South Gippsland Highway for connections towards Melbourne and the Latrobe Valley. The locality suits those seeking affordable rural acreage living with access to well-serviced regional towns.

Nilma North falls under postcode 3821 and is governed by the Baw Baw Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3821
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.92°, 145.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
31.46 km²
Population Density
11 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3821

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3821 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$54,120
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,718

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3821; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Drouin
8 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited V/Line connecting services — Drouin / Warragul 15-25 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
Drive to Drouin station (~8km), then approx 80-90 min to Flinders Street via V/Line Gippsland Line
By Car (Peak)
75-100 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
60-75 min

🛣️ Princes Highway and South Gippsland Highway provide road connections west to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local amenities; residents depend on Drouin or Warragul for all shopping and services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
344
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.9 / 100k
2yr Up 42.1% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
231.3 / 100k
2yr Up 100.4% 10yr Up 40.8%
Non-FV assault
313.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 33.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
733.7 / 100k
2yr Up 83.1% 10yr Up 33.0%
View all offence subgroups for Baw Baw →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nilma North known for? +

Nilma North is a quiet rural locality in West Gippsland known for its pastoral landscape and dairy farming character. It sits in the green rolling country of the Baw Baw Shire, between the towns of Drouin and Warragul.

How far is Nilma North from Melbourne? +

Nilma North is approximately 80 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD, roughly a 60 to 100 minute drive via the Princes Highway through Drouin depending on traffic.

Does Nilma North have public transport? +

There is no direct public transport service to Nilma North. The nearest V/Line train station is Drouin, approximately 8 kilometres away, which connects to Melbourne Flinders Street in around 80–90 minutes via the Gippsland Line.

What is the population of Nilma North? +

According to the 2021 Census, Nilma North has a population of 344 residents across its approximately 31.5 square kilometre area, reflecting its sparsely settled, rural character.

Is Nilma North a good place to live? +

Nilma North suits those looking for affordable rural acreage in West Gippsland. Drouin and Warragul are both nearby and provide comprehensive services including supermarkets, schools, and healthcare, while Melbourne is accessible via V/Line train or the Princes Highway.

What is the postcode for Nilma North? +

The postcode for Nilma North is 3821, shared with other localities in the Baw Baw Shire including Nilma, Drouin, and Drouin South.

Is Nilma North a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Nilma North is part of the Baw Baw 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.