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Nilma VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Nilma, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Nilma VIC is 410 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nilma is $736 per week ($38,272 per year). Median rent in Nilma is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Nilma has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Nilma has a population density of 99.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nilma is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nilma is $1,733.

There were 35 recorded offences in Nilma in 2025-25, a rate of 85 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (21 offences).

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Nilma Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nilma Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$736/wk

$38,272 per year

#4814 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

#5664 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: —

Nilma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.5% (185) Female 54.5% (222)

Population Density

99.4

people per km²

410 people · 4.1 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,214

Family income/wk

Nilma Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nilma Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 53 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nilma Country of Birth

Australia

96.8%

England

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Nilma Religion

No Religion

42.8%

Catholic

20.1%

Anglican

13.7%

Not stated

10.2%

Uniting Church

7.2%

Othr Protestnt

2.7%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nilma Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Nilma Employment

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Employed full-time

35.0% 98 people

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Employed part-time

26.4% 74 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 11 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.6% 97 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Nilma Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.1%

Bachelor Degree

28.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.5%

Certificate I/II

5.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

Postgraduate Degree

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Nilma Occupation

Professionals

25.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.4%

Managers

14.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.4%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.6%

Labourers

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Nilma Field of Study

Health

19.3%

Management & Commerce

18.3%

Engineering

17.4%

Architecture & Building

10.1%

Education

9.2%

Society & Culture

7.3%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.5%

Information Technology

3.7%

Creative Arts

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Nilma Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nilma Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.5%

$4,000+/wk

12.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nilma Marital Status

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Married

57.8% 181

↔️

Separated

1.9% 6

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Divorced

7.3% 23

🕊️

Widowed

4.2% 13

👤

Never married

28.8% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nilma Ancestry

English

35.7%

Australian

28.3%

Scottish

10.9%

Irish

10.5%

German

3.7%

Italian

3.1%

Dutch

2.3%

Other

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Indian

1.0%

Chinese

0.8%

French

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nilma School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.1%

Secondary — Catholic

17.0%

Secondary — Government

15.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.6%

Vocational Education

8.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.0%

Primary — Catholic

8.0%

Pre-school

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Nilma Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.7% 27

✅

No need for assistance

96.3% 702

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Nilma Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.0% 51

—

Not a volunteer

82.0% 233

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nilma Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

11.8%

$800-$999/mo

11.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nilma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.6%

Did not go to work

16.4%

Car (passenger)

6.8%

Walked only

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Nilma Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.0%

2 vehicles

38.7%

3 vehicles

23.4%

4+ vehicles

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Nilma Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.5%

2 bedrooms

9.0%

3 bedrooms

43.4%

4 bedrooms

30.3%

5 bedrooms

12.3%

6+ bedrooms

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Nilma Population Mobility

7.7%

moved in the last year

33.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nilma Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

728

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nilma Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Nilma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

9.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nilma Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.8%

Couple — no children under 15

23.9%

Couple — no children

22.9%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

One parent — no children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nilma Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.4% 4

👤

Never served

98.6% 278

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nilma Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 37

—

Did not provide

86.9% 246

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nilma Children Ever Born

No children

30.3%

2 children

29.4%

3 children

32.8%

4 children

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Nilma When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Nilma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

25.9%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

17.7%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Nilma Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

29.7%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

15.3%

5 persons

12.7%

6+ persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nilma Where Residents Moved From

Same address

336

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Nilma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.4%

Blended family — no other children

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nilma Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 35 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Weapons

Public Order

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Nilma Schools

schools nearby

government

1007

avg ICSEA score

532

total students

St Angela of the Cross Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 282 students

1035

ICSEA

Darnum Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 175 students

1006

ICSEA

Nilma Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 75 students

979

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Nilma Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Nilma

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $1,355/wk

Rent share 16.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $60/wk

Swan Hill

Income: $754/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $35/wk

Katunga

Income: $736/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $30/wk

Redan

Income: $654/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $15/wk

Robinvale

Income: $615/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $50/wk

Horsham

Income: $748/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $25/wk

Yinnar

Income: $749/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $25/wk

Irymple (Vic.)

Income: $763/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $10/wk

Nilma vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Alberton (Vic.)

Pop: 297 Income: $488/wk Rent: $255/wk

Allans Flat

Pop: 297 Income: $933/wk Rent: $340/wk

Amphitheatre

Pop: 223 Income: $583/wk Rent: $233/wk

Apsley (Vic.)

Pop: 329 Income: $702/wk Rent: $113/wk

Arcadia (Vic.)

Pop: 212 Income: $779/wk Rent: $200/wk

Ardmona

Pop: 497 Income: $755/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nilma

What is the population of Nilma VIC?

The population of Nilma VIC is 410 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 99.4 people per km².Nilma is ranked #5,369 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nilma?

The median personal income in Nilma VIC is $736 per week, or $38,272 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,214 per week.Nilma is ranked #4,814 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nilma?

Median rent in Nilma VIC is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Nilma ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nilma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nilma VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nilma?

The median age in Nilma VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nilma a good suburb to live in?

Nilma is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 410.The median income is $736/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21943. All dollar figures in AUD.