Background

Nathalia is predominantly a rural area located to the west of Moira Shire, on the banks of the picturesque Broken Creek. The township is charming offering key services and a great sence of community.

From the late 1830's, early explorers saw the region's open grasslands as exceptional for grazing and through agriculture the area was settled.

Settlement for the area dates from the 1840's with the land used for grazing and farming. In the 1960's saw-milling also began in the region. Further growth in the region was minimal until the 1880's, when the construction of the railway occured and several new townships were established on the line.

Significant development occured during the post-war years, particularly from the 1940s to the 1960s, aided by the construction of public housing.

Today the surrounding rural land is used mainly for timber-cutting, grazing and crop farming.

Live...Our People

Nathalia is at the centre of a major dairying region and provides services to the surrounding area making it a convenient place to live, work and invest.

The Nathalia town population is currently over 1,400 people. The broader economic region including Moira Shire, Berrigan Shire and Campaspe Shire has a large population with more than 50,000 people.

Competitive housing prices, moderate climate, a relaxed lifestyle close to nature and the abundance of quality services including a hospital make Nathalia an appealing place for people to live.

Work...Our Employees

The major employers in Nathalia include Nathalia and District Hospital- hospital and Ryan's Abbattoir- meat processing. Other employment is focused in health and community service, retail and in the farming sector in the region surrounding the township.

Small business thrives across a number of key sectors including tourism, agribusiness, manufacturing and retail. Nathalia is a great place to work, whether you wish to work for an established business or to establish your own.

Invest...Our Opportunities

Economic Developement is supported by a progressive business community and a pro-business Shire Council, enabling prosperity, innovation and great opportunity in and around Nathalia.

• AGRIBUSINESS is strong around Nathalia. It is predominantly a dairying and beef growing area, though wheat crops can be substantial. Further opportunities exist with oil seed crops.
• MANUFACTURING activities in and around Nathalia include meat processing and production of stock feed. Business opportunities could be developed in provision of engineering services to agriculture and fabrication.
• RETAIL and service opportunities could be developed in areas of hardware supply or hire services. Most retail is primarily focused on servicing the surrounding farm areas.
• TOURISM activities abound due to the close prroximity of the Barmah State Forest. This remarkable area transforms into a wetland biosphere after winter rains, becoming home to more than 200 bird species. Opportunities exist for a tour operator and other assocated tourism services.

Nathalia has high quality infrastructure including electricity, natural gas, good telecommunications and good water supplies.

Our Accessibility

Nathalia is within one hour of the major regional centres of Echuca-Moama and Shepparton. The township is connected to Melbourne by major road networks.

Community Website

Nathalia now has a community website created by Nathalia Economic Development Committee. This site will be utilised as a reference point for residents of Nathalia as well as those from outside the area. Please visit this site for surther information on Nathalia.


Nathalia Open for Business PDF