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VIC · Hindmarsh Council

Nhill, 3418

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,310

Growth (1 yr)

+0.2%

Growth (5 yr)

-2.9%

Median age

47

Median income

$1,296/wk

Employment rate

54.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$217,500

Languages at home

14.8%non-English

Most common: Samoan, Malayalam, Nepali

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

32.7/100
Below average

979th in VIC

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Nhill is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Nhill offers a slower smaller community life in Hindmarsh Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Nhill snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$218k

-14% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

2,310

+0.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

12.2%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#238

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

54th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

46th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

26th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
32.7/100 — Below average
National rank
5110th in Australia
State rank
979th in VIC
Peer rank
#238 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#490 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$217,500
Median price change
-13.7%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

2,310(June 2025)

+0.2% annual · -2.9% over 5 years · 46th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.2%
5-year growth
-2.9%
Change in 1 year
+4
Change in 5 years
-69
Growth rank in VIC
46th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,250), extrapolated at -0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,401
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,296
Dwelling vacancy
12.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
133 of 1,089
Median monthly mortgage
$774
Employment rate
54.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
888 / 58 / 8

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
133
Against the person
32
Against property
44
Rate per 1,000 residents
57.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 75 residents
State safety percentile
53.7th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+27.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage9
  • B49 Other Theft15
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order32
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions7
  • Other Crimes Against The Person16

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
952
Median ICSEA percentile
26th
School list
  • Nhill CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 940 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 239 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 952 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 56 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View on My School →
  • Wimmera Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 647 students · Top SEA quarter 20%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Information Centre/Western Hwy
  • Information Centre/Western Hwy
  • Information Centre/Western Hwy
  • Nhill Railway Station
  • Nhill Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

23 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Boyeo Flora ReserveNature reserve
  • Boyeo Swamp Wildlife Reserve (hunting)Nature reserve
  • Goldsworthy ParkPark
  • Hardings Swamp (Tarranginnie Swamp) Wildlife Reserve (hunting)Nature reserve
  • Jumping Jack Wattle Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
  • Kinimakatka I51 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Kinimakatka I52 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Lawloit I50 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Lawloit Range Highway ParkNature reserve
  • Little Desert Nature LodgeNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
9

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
4
Nearest hospital
Nhill Hospital (6.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Healthy Ageing HubYes
  • Nhill HospitalNelson StreetHospital
  • Nhill Hospital Dental ClinicDentist
  • Nhill PharmacyVictoria StreetPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
59
Participants per 1,000 residents
25.5

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
30° / 13°
Rainfall
67 mm · ~8 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 9°
Rainfall
87 mm · ~11 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
15° / 4°
Rainfall
118 mm · ~15 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 8°
Rainfall
116 mm · ~14 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

25 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Alterations to plans and alter setbacks
    32 ROCKLEY STREET NHILL 3418Permit issued by the RA

  • June 2021

  • Extend the hours of trading allowed for the current liquor licence
    31 NELSON STREET NHILL 3418Permit issued by the RA
  • Domestic Animal Husbandary and construction of store shed
    21A ARNOLD STREET NHILL 3418Permit issued by the RA
  • Use and development of a service station, drive-thru coffee shop and signage
    56-58 VICTORIA STREET NHILL 3418In progress

  • May 2021

  • Use of the land to sell liquor under a packaged liquor licence
    49 VICTORIA STREET NHILL 3418Permit issued by the RA
  • Three lot subdivision and two additional dwellings
    1 DIMBOOLA ROAD NHILL 3418Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Alterations to existing Motel, new outdoor dining, new liquor licence and new bottle shop outlet
    7291 WESTERN HIGHWAY NHILL 3419Permit issued by the RA

  • March 2021

  • New classroom and administration building
    2 MACKAY STREET NHILL 3418Permit issued by the RA

  • February 2021

  • Reduction of statutory car parking requirements
    49 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation for the upgrade of the road
    Road Reserve Adjacent 871 Woorak NiNi Lorquon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision and new dwellings
    10 RUSSELL STREET NHILL 3418NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • January 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    W COOKS ROAD NHILL 3418Permit issued by the RA
2020· 13 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Domestic Animal Husbandry - keeping of 20 dogs
    21A Arnold StreetWithdrawn
  • Two lot subdivision
    231 Peakes Three Chain RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • September 2020

  • Three lot subdivision and construction of two dwellings
    4 Elizabeth StreetPermit issued by the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    739 Woorak NiNi Lorquon RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • May 2020

  • Construction of a storage shed
    Nhill Harrow RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Construction of 10m x 8m garage with 4m x 10m verandah in BMO
    20 Campbell StreetPermit issued by the RA

  • April 2020

  • 2 lot subdivision
    140 and 180 Mays RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Removal of Redgum Tree
    40 Dimboola RoadNo permit required
  • s72 Amendment: Amendment to permit to include the addition of a meteorological mast.
    411 Rogers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to shed
    104-106 Nelson StreetNo permit required

  • February 2020

  • Shade Sail
    2 Mackay StreetPermit issued by the RA
  • Boundary Fence in ESO
    16-18 Townsend StreetPermit issued by the RA

  • January 2020

  • Subdivision of 6 allotments with single storey unit & garage on each
    5-7 Luberta StreetPermit issued by the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Mallee
Member of Parliament
Anne WEBSTER (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,604
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-0.1 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 69.0%Labor 31.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 71.1 km away).

Coalition 77.8%Labor 22.2%

8.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -3.2 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • NhillLabor 21.6% · Coalition 78.3% TPP (2025)8.2 km away
  • KanivaLabor 19.6% · Coalition 80.4% TPP (2025)29.5 km away
  • JeparitLabor 28.4% · Coalition 71.5% TPP (2025)42.8 km away
  • DimboolaLabor 34.7% · Coalition 65.3% TPP (2025)44.3 km away
  • GorokeLabor 16.7% · Coalition 83.3% TPP (2025)45.4 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Hindmarsh Council

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Comparable suburbs

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