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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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
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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
277
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Modewarre.
Local schools for Modewarre
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Government School Catchment
Moriac Primary School
Winchelsea Primary School
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
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.
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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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