VIC · Benalla Council
Lima South, VIC, 3673
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Suburb snapshot
Lima South is a small locality in the Benalla area, home to around 142 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 24 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+500%), roughly 169.0 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 142
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,604
- Dwelling vacancy
- 23%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 61
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,882
- Employment rate
- 67.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 24
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 169
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 16 residents
- State safety percentile
- 89th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +500%
Most common offence types
- A211 Fv Serious Assault5
- A231 Fv Common Assault1
- A731 Fv Threatening Behaviour1
- B11 Cause Damage By Fire2
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order10
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
8 planning-related records
2021· 2 proposals
August 2021
- Construction of a shed3544 MIDLAND HIGHWAY LIMA SOUTH 3673Withdrawn
June 2021
- Construction of an agricultural shed3744 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 6 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of a dwelling extension3310 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Construction of a farm shed and carport60 Nillahcootie TrackPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Construction of a carport3028 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with a telecommunications facility3342 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Construction of a farm shed19 Borschmann RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Construction of a deck3544 Midland HighwayWithdrawn
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Buildings and works associated with a telecommunications facilityplanning3342 Midland HighwayLodged 06 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a carportplanning3028 Midland HighwayLodged 21 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a deckplanning3544 Midland HighwayLodged 22 Apr 2020 · Withdrawn
- Construction of a dwelling extensionplanning3310 Midland HighwayLodged 22 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a farm shedplanning19 Borschmann RoadLodged 03 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a farm shed and carportplanning60 Nillahcootie TrackLodged 04 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a shedplanning3544 MIDLAND HIGHWAY LIMA SOUTH 3673Lodged 23 Aug 2021 · Withdrawn
- Construction of an agricultural shedplanning3744 Midland HighwayLodged 01 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime5
- A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime1
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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