Lima VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lima VIC is 92 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lima is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Lima is $200 per week ($867 per month). Lima has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Lima has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lima is $1,840.

There were 3 recorded offences in Lima in 2025-25, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Lima Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lima Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$737/wk
$38,324 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,840/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lima Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (46) Female 49.5% (45)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
92 people · 25.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,542
Family income/wk

Lima Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lima Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.5% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.5% 10 dwellings

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

Lima Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lima Religion

No Religion
52.9%
Catholic
19.5%
Uniting Church
13.8%
Anglican
6.9%
Not stated
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lima Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.0%

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

Lima Employment

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Employed full-time
45.8% 27 people
Employed part-time
18.6% 11 people
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Not in labour force
35.6% 21 people

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

Lima Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
26.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.3%

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

Lima Occupation

Managers
31.0%
Professionals
24.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.8%
Labourers
13.8%

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

Lima Field of Study

Architecture & Building
32.1%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Engineering
14.3%
Health
14.3%
Education
14.3%

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

Lima Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lima Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
8.8%
$500-$649/wk
14.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lima Marital Status

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Married
70.4% 50
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Divorced
12.7% 9
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Never married
16.9% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lima Ancestry

Australian
37.3%
English
28.6%
Scottish
12.7%
Irish
8.7%
German
5.6%
Other
4.0%
Italian
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lima School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
76.9%
Pre-school
23.1%

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

Lima Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 6
No need for assistance
96.4% 163

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

Lima Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.1% 15
Not a volunteer
76.9% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lima Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lima How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.3%
Did not go to work
13.6%
Walked only
9.1%

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

Lima Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.9%
2 vehicles
55.6%
3 vehicles
8.3%
4+ vehicles
22.2%

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

Lima Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
37.5%

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

Lima Population Mobility

11.2%
moved in the last year
22.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lima Indigenous Population

6.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
158
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lima Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
7
Arthritis
4
Cancer
4
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3

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

Lima Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$1-$149/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
21.3%
$800-$999/wk
19.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lima Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.7%
Couple — no children
43.8%
Couple — no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lima Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.9% 14
Did not provide
78.1% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lima Children Ever Born

2 children
70.0%
3 children
30.0%

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

Lima Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.0%
5–14 hours
13.4%
15–29 hours
28.4%
30+ hours
25.4%
Did not do domestic work
23.9%

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

Lima Household Size

1 person
24.3%
2 persons
45.9%
4 persons
18.9%
6+ persons
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lima Where Residents Moved From

Same address
79
Moved from VIC
9

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

Lima Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lima Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Break & Enter
2
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Lima Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,350/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Lima

≈ $5,850/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,150/wk
Rent share 14.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lima vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lima

What is the population of Lima VIC?

The population of Lima VIC is 92 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Lima?

The median personal income in Lima VIC is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $1,350 per week.Family income is $1,542 per week.

How much is rent in Lima?

Median rent in Lima VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lima?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lima VIC is $1,840. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lima?

The median age in Lima VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lima a good suburb to live in?

Lima is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 92.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 21505. All dollar figures in AUD.