Nillumbik

Nillumbik has 22 primary schools to service its family-oriented community. Nillimbik has a high level of commitment to environmental concerns and responsibility. The area is often referred to as the 'green wedge'.

Population: 59,792

Cultural diversity: Around 14.2 percent of people living in Nillumbik were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Nillumbik from:

  • England (4.4%)
  • Italy (1.3%)
  • New Zealand (0.9%)
  • Germany (0.7%)
  • Scotland (0.5%)
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Main centres:

  • Eltham
  • Plenty
  • Doreen
  • Research
  • Christmas Hills
 

Location: 25 km north east of city centre

Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Nillumbik. There are no universities and no Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions in this municipality. To search for other private training providers, visit the Skills Victoria website.

Healthcare: There are no hospitals in Nillumbik. For information about nearby healthcare providers, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.

Major industries:

  • Building construction
  • Installation trade services
  • Building completion services
 

Cost of housing:

Type of housing Median purchase price Median rental price
Unit/apartment $332,500 $270 per week (2 bedroom flat)
House $467,500 $350 per week (3 bedroom house)

The above prices are from June 2008. For the most up-to-date housing prices, visit the REIV website.

Further information: For more information, visit the Mornington Peninsula City Council website.




Last updated: 16 February 2009

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