Modewarre
VIC 3240 • Victoria
About Modewarre
Modewarre is a small rural locality situated approximately 20 kilometres southwest of Geelong in Victoria's Surf Coast hinterland, covering around 36 square kilometres of rolling green hills and farmland. With a population of roughly 280 residents, it sits within the Barwon South West region and carries a quiet, unhurried character shaped by generations of farming families. The area is steeped in local history — most notably as the home district of Albert Jacka, Australia's first World War I recipient of the Victoria Cross. Modewarre is part of postcode 3240, shared with the nearby town of Torquay.
Life in Modewarre revolves around the land, with hobby farms, equestrian properties, and lifestyle acreages dotting the landscape. The Modewarre Football Club, one of the oldest in the Bellarine Football League (established 1878), is a pillar of community identity and brings residents together each winter. Residents typically commute to Geelong for shopping, healthcare, and employment. The locality's proximity to the Surf Coast — and the Great Ocean Road — makes it attractive to those seeking rural tranquillity without being far from the beach.
Modewarre falls under postcode 3240 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Barwon (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car-dependent. Nearest train station is South Geelong (~22 km). Residents typically commute to Geelong rather than Melbourne.
Modewarre is a dispersed rural locality with no footpath network or local retail. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hendy Main Road