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Lima

VIC 3673 • Victoria

92
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
25.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietHistoric
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About Lima

Lima is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, situated approximately 25 kilometres south of Benalla within the Benalla Rural City local government area. Covering 25 square kilometres of undulating farming country, Lima lies in the Lima Valley between the Midland Highway and the foothills approaching the ranges, with Lima Creek running through the district. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 92 residents across 32 dwellings, making it a very small and dispersed community. The name Lima is believed to derive from a sailing ship of the same name, and the locality was first settled in the 1840s, later developing as a small dairying district.

Lima and its surrounding localities of Lima East and Lima South have a long agricultural history, with dairying and mixed farming forming the basis of the local economy. The nearest main-road town is Swanpool, on the Midland Highway between Benalla and Mansfield, while Benalla provides the full range of services including supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and a V/Line rail connection to Melbourne. There are no commercial facilities within Lima itself; the three local schools that once served the district closed in the early 1970s. The locality suits those who value a quiet agricultural lifestyle amid the pleasant foothills country of north-east Victoria.

Lima falls under postcode 3673 and is governed by the Benalla Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3673
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Benalla
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.67°, 146.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
25.09 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3673

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3673 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,764
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,527

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3673; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Benalla Station
25 km
N/A — drive required

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
175 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Benalla Station (25 km) then V/Line to Southern Cross — approx. 2 hr
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Swanpool (on the Midland Highway) is the nearest small town. Benalla is 25 km north and serves as the main service centre.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Lima is a dispersed rural locality with no shops, footpaths, or public transport; a private vehicle is the only practical way to get around.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
92
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Benalla Local Government Area, which contains Lima. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
291.7 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Down 23.0%
Motor vehicle theft
190 / 100k
2yr Up 150.9% 10yr Up 66.0%
Non-FV assault
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 27.5% 10yr Down 48.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 44.3% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence subgroups for Benalla →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lima known for? +

Lima is known as a small historic farming locality in north-east Victoria, with roots in dairying and mixed farming dating back to the 1840s. The Lima Valley and Lima Creek give the area its geographic identity, and the locality is one of three related Lima districts — Lima, Lima East, and Lima South.

How far is Lima from Benalla? +

Lima is approximately 25 kilometres south of Benalla, which is the nearest major service town providing supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and a V/Line train connection to Melbourne.

Does Lima have public transport? +

Lima has no scheduled public transport services. The nearest train station is at Benalla, approximately 25 kilometres to the north, on the V/Line Albury–Wodonga Line. A private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Lima? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lima has a population of 92 residents across 32 dwellings. It is a very small and dispersed rural community in the Benalla Rural City local government area.

Is Lima a good place to live? +

Lima suits those who value a quiet agricultural lifestyle in the pleasant foothills country of north-east Victoria. There are no local amenities, so residents rely on Benalla or Swanpool for daily needs, but the surrounding countryside is peaceful and the region has a strong farming heritage.

What is the postcode for Lima? +

The postcode for Lima, Victoria is 3673, which is shared with the nearby localities of Lima East and Lima South.

Is Lima a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lima is part of the Benalla LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.