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 / 38.18333°S 145.96667°E / -38.18333; 145.96667
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

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  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