Lima South, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lima South, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Lima South |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Benalla Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.835 |
| Longitude | 146.01266 |
| Area | 48.4 km² |
| Postcode | 3673 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 143 km northeast |
Lima South is a locality in the Benalla Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 48.4 km². It lies approximately 143 km northeast of Melbourne. Lima South is located at 36.8350°S, 146.0127°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3673. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lima South rests on a broad, sun-drenched plain where the land begins its subtle tilt towards the north-east. It lies 58.7 km south-south-west of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 207°T), and is situated 29.4 km south of Benalla. The character of the place is etched in the wide, open skies that seem to stretch forever, painted with the softest blues and greys, and the sturdy, sprawling eucalyptus trees that stand sentinel along the property lines. The air here carries a dry, almost dusty scent, warmed by the persistent sun, and the ground underfoot is a firm, ochre-rich earth, prone to crack in the driest seasons. Sheep graze in quiet contentment across the paddocks, their fleece catching the light like scattered pearls, and the distant hum of a tractor often punctuates the otherwise profound stillness.
The history of Lima South is deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farmers and graziers. This land, once home to Indigenous peoples for millennia, was settled by European pastoralists in the mid-19th century, drawn by the promise of fertile country for sheep and cattle. The local economy remains firmly anchored in agriculture, a steady rhythm of planting, harvesting, and tending livestock that dictates the ebb and flow of life. While no great rivers carve through its heart, the scattered dams and ephemeral creeks are vital lifelines, glinting like scattered diamonds after the infrequent rains. The distinctive character of Lima South is its quiet resilience, a place where hard work is a given and the vastness of the landscape fosters a sense of enduring connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lima South, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lima South, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Lima South includes the postcode (3673), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Benalla Rural City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lima South is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |