The town is located on the Murray Valley Highway, in the Rural City of Swan Hill local government area, 365 kilometres (227 mi) north west of the state capital, Melbourne.

Lack of access to water for fields and a falling-out of favour of socialism led to the end of state support for these communities.

[3] The Nyah State School was established in 1896 when classes were first held in the town's Top Hall.

[5] Nyah Harness Racing Club conducts regular meetings at its racetrack in the town.

[7] Media related to Nyah, Victoria at Wikimedia Commons This article about a location in the Mallee is a stub.