New residents

Welcome to Nillumbik Shire Council! Congratulations on choosing to live in the happiest shire in Australia.

Our Shire has lush, green open spaces, sports fields and active hiking and cycling trails along with a medley of wineries and boutique restaurants just a stone's throw from Melbourne's CBD.

Nillumbik is unique in that it combines the best of the natural environment with the best that suburban culture and arts can offer.

As a new resident to the Shire of Nillumbik, below is a list you might find useful.

You can also download a digital copy of our New Residents Brochure(PDF, 2MB)

Business

Events, support, resources and information for business owners or those looking to start, expand or buy a business in Nillumbik. Information about working with Council and our tender process.

Caring for land - for rural and urban residents

Learn how Council can support you to care for your land.

Children and families

Information for families in Nillumbik including maternal and child health, child care, playgroups, preschool, parenting, family support and more.

Community and Services Directory

The Community and Services Directory is a free online resource where community organisations, clubs and charities can advertise their services to residents.

Council and PCC meetings

Read about the formal meetings of Council, check the agenda, attend the meeting or watch online.

Councillors

Nillumbik Shire Council is divided into seven wards with a total of seven Councillors. Find out more about each of the Councillors.

Libraries

Find out about Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service and its locations including Eltham Library, Diamond Valley Library (Greensborough), the mobile library and the toy libraries.

Living & Learning Nillumbik

Enrol in a short course, get a qualification, start a MakerSpace or join a social group at one of our three centres. Living & Learning celebrates lifelong education - visit our website here.

My neighbourhood

Enter your address to find events, parks, leisure facilities community centres, dog parks, libraries and other services near you. Plus, see when your next bin collection day is, and who your ward councillor is.

Older people

Resources for older adults in Nillumbik, including services, events, projects and activities, plus Seniors Festival information.

Online service centre

Visit our online service centre to make a payment, report a problem or submit an application.

Parks, reserves and playgrounds

Find your nearest park, reserve or playground using an interactive map of Nillumbik.

Participate Nillumbik - have your say

We are keen to hear your thoughts on a range of initiatives, plans, policies and proposals. Visit the Participate Nillumbik site to have your say.

Pets and farm animals

Find out where you can walk your dog, find a lost pet, register a new pet or pay pet registration.

Planning permits and building permits

Find out about the purpose of planning permits versus building permits and the sorts of activities that require that you apply for them.

Preparing your property for fire

Learn more about burning off, the rules for reducing vegetation around your home, and our fire hazard inspection program, including Fire Prevention Notices.

Projects and works

Find out more about our capital works program - building, upgrading and renewing infrastructure and facilities around the Shire.

Rates, valuations and property

Information about what your rates pay for, how your property is valued for rates, payment options, and how to update your contact information and other property ownership details.

Sport and recreation

Discover Nillumbik's amazing sport and recreation facilities, join a sports club or explore our network of nature trails.

Visit Nillumbik

Visit our tourism website Visit Nillumbik to find details about all our attractions and annual events.

Waste and recycling

Find out about bin collection, what to put in your bins, ordering a new/lost/stolen bin, and ways to reduce your waste.

Youth

Visit the Nillumbik Youth website to find events, services, support and resources for young people ages 12-25.