Lima South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
142
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Lima South.
The postcode for Lima South is 3673 (VIC).
Lima South (3673) sits in the Mansfield region of Victoria.
Lima South has roughly 142 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lima South scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lima South's population at 142, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
142
Median age
47
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
142
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lima South.
Local schools for Lima South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mansfield Primary School
Mansfield Secondary College
Myrrhee Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Lima South.
- What is the Lima South postcode?
- Lima South is in the 3673 postcode, in VIC, in the Mansfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Lima South?
- Lima South is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3673, in the Mansfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lima South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Lima South?
- There are 19 schools serving Lima South on this page, including Mansfield Primary School, St Mary's School, Mansfield Autism Statewide Services.
- How walkable is Lima South?
- Lima South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lima South?
- Lima South is close to Lima East, Samaria, Nillahcootie, Swanpool, Lima.
- What is the population of Lima South?
- The population of Lima South is approximately 142 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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