Nilma at a glance
Population
410
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Nilma.
The postcode for Nilma is 3821 (VIC).
Nilma (3821) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Nilma has roughly 410 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nilma's population at 410, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
410
Median age
38
Family households
73%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
410
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Nilma.
Local schools for Nilma
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Government School Catchment
Nilma Primary School
Darnum Primary School
Warragul North Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Nilma.
- What is the Nilma postcode?
- Nilma is in the 3821 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Nilma?
- Nilma is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3821, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nilma?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Nilma?
- There are 16 schools serving Nilma on this page, including Nilma Primary School, Darnum Primary School, St Angela of the Cross Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Nilma?
- Nilma is close to Warragul, Darnum, Bona Vista, Lillico, Nilma North.
- What is the population of Nilma?
- The population of Nilma is approximately 410 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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