Lima South VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lima South, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lima South VIC is 142 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lima South is $640 per week ($33,280 per year). Median rent in Lima South is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Lima South has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Lima South has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lima South is $1,882.

There were 9 recorded offences in Lima South in 2025-25, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (5 offences).

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Lima South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lima South Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$640/wk
$33,280 per year
#6433 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,882/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Lima South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (78) Female 45.1% (64)

Population Density

3.0
people per km²
142 people · 47.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,575
Family income/wk

Lima South Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lima South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.3% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.7% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lima South Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lima South Religion

No Religion
55.8%
Anglican
13.8%
Catholic
13.8%
Not stated
6.5%
Baptist
5.1%
Christian (other)
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lima South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lima South Employment

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Employed full-time
35.6% 37 people
Employed part-time
29.8% 31 people
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Unemployed
4.8% 5 people
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Not in labour force
29.8% 31 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Lima South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.2%
Bachelor Degree
16.4%
Certificate I/II
11.0%
Postgraduate Degree
5.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Lima South Occupation

Professionals
26.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Managers
13.5%
Community & Personal Service
9.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%
Labourers
5.8%
Clerical & Administrative
5.8%
Sales Workers
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Lima South Field of Study

Engineering
24.5%
Management & Commerce
22.4%
Architecture & Building
16.3%
Health
16.3%
Agriculture & Environment
12.2%
Education
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Lima South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lima South Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
13.9%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
13.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
16.7%
$4,000+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lima South Marital Status

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Married
56.1% 60
↔️
Separated
5.6% 6
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Divorced
8.4% 9
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Never married
29.9% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lima South Ancestry

Australian
40.4%
English
33.3%
German
6.4%
Scottish
6.4%
Irish
4.1%
Other
3.5%
Chinese
2.9%
Welsh
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lima South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.9%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
17.2%
Secondary — Government
17.2%
Vocational Education
17.2%
Pre-school
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Lima South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.1% 3
No need for assistance
98.9% 271

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Lima South Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.5% 27
Not a volunteer
75.5% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lima South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
23.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
35.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lima South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.3%
Did not go to work
19.0%
Car (passenger)
7.9%
Other
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Lima South Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.6%
2 vehicles
35.4%
3 vehicles
22.9%
4+ vehicles
27.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Lima South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.9%
2 bedrooms
8.7%
3 bedrooms
45.7%
4 bedrooms
21.7%
5 bedrooms
6.5%
6+ bedrooms
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Lima South Population Mobility

11.4%
moved in the last year
49.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lima South Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
254
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lima South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Cancer
6
Arthritis
6
Lung condition
4
Heart disease
3
Diabetes
3
Kidney disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Lima South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
9.0%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
11.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,500+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lima South Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.1%
Couple — no children
33.0%
Couple — no children under 15
12.2%
One parent — children under 15
6.1%
One parent — no children under 15
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lima South Military Service

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Previously served
5.1% 6
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Never served
94.9% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lima South Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.9% 20
Did not provide
82.1% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lima South Children Ever Born

No children
25.0%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Lima South When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Lima South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.8%
5–14 hours
27.7%
15–29 hours
9.9%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Lima South Household Size

1 person
22.0%
2 persons
44.0%
3 persons
10.0%
4 persons
16.0%
5 persons
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lima South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
117
Moved from VIC
9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lima South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lima South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 9 total

Justice Procedures
5
Assault
2
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Lima South Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,604/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lima South

≈ $6,951/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,304/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lima South vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Lima South

What is the population of Lima South VIC?

The population of Lima South VIC is 142 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².Lima South is ranked #7,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lima South?

The median personal income in Lima South VIC is $640 per week, or $33,280 per year.The median household income is $1,604 per week.Family income is $1,575 per week.Lima South is ranked #6,433 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lima South?

Median rent in Lima South VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lima South ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lima South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lima South VIC is $1,882. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lima South?

The median age in Lima South VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lima South a good suburb to live in?

Lima South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 142.The median income is $640/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21507. All dollar figures in AUD.