Modella, VIC 3816

Cardinia Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3816

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What to know about Modella

Modella (3816) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria.

Modella has roughly 169 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.

What it’s like to live here

Modella 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.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 882 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Modella

Schools serving Modella: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Ripplebrook Primary School

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Longwarry Primary School

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Bunyip Primary School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Modella's population at 169, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
169
Median age
44
Family households
87%
Lone person
16%
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
25%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

2 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences2 (100.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
882 mm
Hottest month, avg max
26.1°C
Coldest month, avg min
5.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Modella

What is the Modella postcode?
Modella is in the 3816 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
Where is Modella?
Modella is a suburb in the Cardinia Shire Council area, VIC 3816.
What schools are in Modella?
There are 5 schools serving Modella on this page, including Ripplebrook Primary School, Longwarry Primary School, Bunyip Primary School.
How walkable is Modella?
Modella has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Modella?
Modella is close to Iona, Ripplebrook, Catani, Vervale, Heath Hill.
What is the population of Modella?
The population of Modella is approximately 169 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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