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| Locality | Nilma North |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Baw Baw Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.12351 |
| Longitude | 146.00946 |
| Population | 302 |
| Density | 9.5 /km² |
| Area | 31.7 km² |
| Elevation | 104 m |
| Postcode | 3821 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 98 km east-southeast |
Nilma North is a locality in the Baw Baw Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 302. The locality covers an area of 31.7 km², giving a population density of about 9.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 104 m above sea level. It lies approximately 98 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Nilma North is located at 38.1235°S, 146.0095°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3821. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Nilma North unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling hills that spill down from the Baw Baw Plateau, a place where the air often carries the clean scent of eucalypt and damp earth. It lies 45.5 km west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 281°T), and is situated 7.5 km east-north-east of Warragul. The land here is a patchwork of verdant pastures, meticulously fenced, and stands of native timber, predominantly the sturdy, grey-green of stringybarks and the finer needles of wattles. Waterways, small creeks and the occasional broader stream, meander through the valleys, their banks often fringed with ferns and the hardy, low-lying shrubs that thrive in the rich, dark soil. The character of Nilma North is one of quiet resilience, a rural settlement where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land.
The story of Nilma North is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of the region, with dairy farming having been a cornerstone of its economy for generations, the rich volcanic soils proving fertile ground for pasture. Neighbouring properties still echo with the lowing of cattle, a sound that has woven itself into the daily soundscape. While the intensive dairy operations of the past have seen some evolution, grazing for beef cattle and prime lamb production continues to sustain many families. The area also bears subtle marks of earlier endeavours, with remnants of past agricultural practices occasionally glimpsed, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first worked this land. The quality of light here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a certain luminescence, casting long, soft shadows across the paddocks and imbuing the landscape with a serene, golden hue.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Nilma North, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Nilma North, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Nilma North includes the postcode (3821), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Baw Baw Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Nilma North is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |