The town is located 388 kilometres (241 mi) north-west of the state capital, Melbourne on the Calder Highway in the Shire of Buloke local government area.

[1] The Post Office opened on 2 November 1914 when a community developed on the arrival of the railway.

Much of the downturn follows the diversion of traffic around Nandaly following the highway being re-routed, A-road to B-road type of change.

[3] Nandaly Hotel's owner died however the community banded together, forming a co-operative by membership to purchase the pub and license, donating labour to rehabilitate the venue and re-open it in 2022.

[3] The town received grant funding from the LGA enabling them to install 2 powered and watered caravan/camping sites, along with disabled toilet/shower amenities in early 2022.