Surf Coast Shire Council

Modewarre

VIC3240

Modewarre at a glance

Population

277

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Modewarre.

The postcode for Modewarre is 3240 (VIC).

Modewarre (3240) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria.

Modewarre has roughly 277 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Modewarre's population at 277, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

277

Median age

44

Family households

88%

Lone person

12%

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)

$330/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$400/wk

Owner occupied

84%

Renter occupied

7%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

277

Median age: 44

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences2 (100.0%)

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

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Modewarre.

Local schools for Modewarre

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Government School Catchment

Moriac Primary School

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Winchelsea Primary School

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Bellbrae Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

25.6°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.0°C

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Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Modewarre.

What is the Modewarre postcode?
Modewarre is in the 3240 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
Where is Modewarre?
Modewarre is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3240, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Modewarre?
The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $400.
What schools are in Modewarre?
There are 20 schools serving Modewarre on this page, including Moriac Primary School, Winchelsea Primary School, Freshwater Creek Steiner School.
What suburbs are near Modewarre?
Modewarre is close to Buckley, Gherang, Moriac, Paraparap, Wurdiboluc.
What is the population of Modewarre?
The population of Modewarre is approximately 277 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

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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