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Nhill

VIC 3418 · Hindmarsh

2,401 (2021)2,328 est. (2025) · Declining

51
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,401
Population
$208K
Median house (2024)
97
Safety score
69
Transport score

Nhill is a declining suburb in Hindmarsh, VIC 3418, about 343km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $208K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 69/100, and is about 161km inland. Nhill has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.

343.2 km
To Melbourne CBD
160.9 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
6.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,401
Population
47
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,296
vs NSW median-29.9%
Bachelor degree or higher23.1%
Born in Australia76.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse888 / 8 / 58

Top countries of birth: Myanmar (4.46%), Thailand (3.21%), India (1.42%), England (1.17%), Philippines (1.12%)

Top languages: Tagalog (0.54%), Samoan (0.37%), Vietnamese (0.37%), Filipino (0.33%), Malayalam (0.29%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$208K+61.0%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

97
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

5
Break & enter dwelling208/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
2
Motor vehicle theft83/100k
7
Domestic assault292/100k
RobberyNot reported
3
Non-domestic assault125/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 62 (all categories, latest year)2,582 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

17

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

3
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 969 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Nhill Lutheran SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 997
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 965
  • Nhill CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 945

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

69
1Train
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationNhill Railway (6.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
13.8°C
Winter max
710mm
Rainfall/yr
6.3h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
55 in suburbCafes/Rest.
99 in suburbParks
88 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
2424 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalRural Northwest Health Warracknabeal Campus (71.3 km)
Nearest vet70.5 km
Nearest airportMount Gambier (175.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

46

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
24
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

35

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

9
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

22

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

80

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.67

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

51

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.25

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Declining
Annual growth rate-0.77%
Projected population 20412,089
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Nhill

Is Nhill safe?

Nhill has a residential safety score of 97/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,582 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Nhill?

In Nhill, the .

How far is Nhill from Melbourne CBD?

Nhill is about 343.2 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Nhill?

Nhill has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 969 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Nhill?

Nhill has a transport score of 69/100, including 1 train station and 2 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.