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Modella VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Modella, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Modella VIC is 169 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Modella is $956 per week ($49,712 per year). Median rent in Modella is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Modella has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Modella has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Modella is $2,119.

There were 9 recorded offences in Modella in 2025-25, a rate of 53 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (5 offences).

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Modella Population

residents (Census 2021)

Modella Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$956/wk

$49,712 per year

#1554 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,119/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Modella Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (84) Female 50.3% (85)

Population Density

5.9

people per km²

169 people · 28.7 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,405

Family income/wk

Modella Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Modella Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.4% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.6% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Modella Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Modella Religion

No Religion

58.0%

Anglican

15.4%

Not stated

11.2%

Catholic

10.1%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Modella Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Modella Employment

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Employed full-time

54.5% 55 people

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Employed part-time

26.7% 27 people

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Not in labour force

18.8% 19 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Modella Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

Bachelor Degree

13.6%

Certificate I/II

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Modella Occupation

Managers

31.8%

Professionals

20.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.5%

Community & Personal Service

6.8%

Clerical & Administrative

6.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.8%

Labourers

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Modella Field of Study

Engineering

25.9%

Health

20.4%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Architecture & Building

14.8%

Agriculture & Environment

7.4%

Society & Culture

7.4%

Creative Arts

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Modella Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Modella Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

15.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.7%

$4,000+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Modella Marital Status

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Married

48.9% 68

↔️

Separated

2.2% 3

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Divorced

5.8% 8

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Widowed

5.0% 7

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Never married

38.1% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Modella Ancestry

Australian

39.7%

English

33.3%

Irish

9.1%

Scottish

9.1%

Dutch

3.7%

German

1.8%

Other

1.8%

Italian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Modella School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.5%

Secondary — Government

30.8%

Vocational Education

19.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Modella Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.3% 4

✅

No need for assistance

98.7% 300

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Modella Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.4% 20

—

Not a volunteer

83.6% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Modella Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

26.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Modella How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.2%

Car (passenger)

8.8%

Did not go to work

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Modella Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.5%

2 vehicles

40.7%

3 vehicles

22.2%

4+ vehicles

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Modella Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.5%

3 bedrooms

45.7%

4 bedrooms

39.1%

5 bedrooms

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Modella Population Mobility

12.2%

moved in the last year

28.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Modella Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

295

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Modella Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Modella Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

3.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Modella Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.4%

Couple — no children under 15

22.6%

Couple — no children

21.8%

One parent — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Modella Military Service

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Previously served

6.5% 8

👤

Never served

93.5% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Modella Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 17

—

Did not provide

85.8% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Modella Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

2 children

11.4%

3 children

22.9%

4 children

37.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Modella When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Modella Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.4%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

15.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Modella Household Size

1 person

16.4%

2 persons

38.2%

3 persons

23.6%

4 persons

21.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Modella Where Residents Moved From

Same address

130

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Modella Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Modella Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 9 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Modella Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,218/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Modella

Your weekly income

≈ $9,611/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,898/wk

Rent share 14.4%

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Modella vs State & National Average

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Pop: 85 Income: $493/wk

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Pop: 85 Income: $808/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 85 Income: $746/wk Rent: $430/wk

Chetwynd

Pop: 85 Income: $612/wk Rent: $123/wk

Johanna

Pop: 85 Income: $880/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 85 Income: $511/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Modella

What is the population of Modella VIC?

The population of Modella VIC is 169 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.9 people per km².Modella is ranked #7,418 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Modella?

The median personal income in Modella VIC is $956 per week, or $49,712 per year.The median household income is $2,218 per week.Family income is $2,405 per week.Modella is ranked #1,554 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Modella?

Median rent in Modella VIC is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Modella ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Modella?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Modella VIC is $2,119. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Modella?

The median age in Modella VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Modella a good suburb to live in?

Modella is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 169.The median income is $956/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21714. All dollar figures in AUD.