Nilma, Victoria

Nilma is a locality in the West Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia located between Warragul and Darnum.

Nilma
Victoria
Nilma is located in Baw Baw Shire
Nilma
Nilma
Coordinates38°11′0″S 145°58′0″E
Population319 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3821
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Baw Baw
State electorate(s)Narracan
Federal division(s)Monash
Localities around Nilma:
Warragul Nilma North Nilma North
Warragul Nilma Nilma North
Warragul Bona Vista Darnum

The Post Office opened on 1 May 1886 as Bloomfield Railway Station, was renamed Nilma in 1909 and closed in 1979.[2]

The locality in conjunction with neighbouring township Darnum has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Ellinbank & District Football League.[3]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Nilma (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  2. Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 22 February 2021
  3. Full Points Footy, Nilma Darnum, archived from the original on 20 November 2008, retrieved 25 July 2008
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