Nhill, VIC 3418 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Nhill is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3418, home to 2,401 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Wimmera local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 361 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,401
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,296 /week
- Median personal income
- $717 /week
- Median family income
- $1,737 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hindmarsh
- Statistical region (SA4)
- North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mallee
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $774
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- St Patrick's School
- Nhill College
- Wimmera Lutheran College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 3 bus stops
- Information Centre/Western Hwy
- Nhill Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 16 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 43.0% of the 1,277 resolvable premises in Nhill. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 43.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 19.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 32.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 185 across postcode 3418 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 50 property offences, 43 violent offences, 8 drug offences.
- Wider Hindmarsh LGA: 6,724 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nhill?
Nhill (VIC 3418) had 2,401 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Hindmarsh local government area.
What is the median rent in Nhill?
The median advertised rent in Nhill is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Nhill?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Nhill covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: St Patrick's School (0.6 km), Nhill College (0.9 km), Wimmera Lutheran College (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Nhill?
Nhill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (43% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Nhill?
Across postcode 3418, 185 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (50), violent (43), drug offences (8). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Nhill?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nhill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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