Median house price
$730k
+11% change
NSW · Lismore Council
Modanville, 2480
Est. population · Jun 2025
601
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.1%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,687/wk
Employment rate
57%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$730,000
Languages at home
4.4%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Modanville sits in Lismore Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Desirability sits around average overall, with safety and growth momentum the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Modanville snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $620 · Units $425
Population (ERP)
601
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
2.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#129
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
45th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
53rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 41.5/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3485th in Australia
- State rank
- 1069th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #129 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #305 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $425
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 252
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $730,000
- Median price change
- +11.4%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
601(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +3.1% over 5 years · 45th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +3.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +18
- Growth rank in NSW
- 45th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~600), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 614
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,687
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 230
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,767
- Employment rate
- 57%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 225 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 61
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 23
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 101.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions513
- Fraud284
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment361
- Malicious Damage To Property360
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault312
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,014
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 53th
School list
- Modanville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1014 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 58 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
64 public transport stops in this suburb
- 989 Dunoon Rd
- 995 Dunoon Rd
- Dunoon Rd After Funnell Dr
- Dunoon Rd At Numulgi Creek Rd
- Dunoon Rd Opp Craiglea Ct
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
45 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 bakeries · 36 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 64 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 37 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.63
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(1)
- ann's country bakeryBakery
Unit 3 Funnell Drive, Modanville
Community(1)
- Modanville Public SchoolSchool
Dunoon Road
Sport & outdoors(37)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (36)
Other(3)
- Garden
- Parking (2)
- Shelter (3)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Lismore Base Hospital (10.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 19
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 370 mm · ~46 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 330 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 140 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 202 mm · ~25 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development46 FUNNELL DRIVE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Hot water systems; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)53 DUNROMIN DRIVE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home6 DUNROMIN DRIVE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home6 DUNROMIN DRIVE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
2025· 11 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 HIGHVIEW CRESCENT MODANVILLE 2480Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 FUNNELL DRIVE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development8 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support26 BEDDOES ROAD MODANVILLE 2480Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure72 NUMULGI CREEK ROAD MODANVILLE 2480Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 FUNNELL DRIVE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 SUNNY VALLEY PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 BARRYS ROAD MODANVILLE 2480Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1001 DUNOON ROAD MODANVILLE 2480Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure47 BARRYS ROAD MODANVILLE 2480Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 FUNNELL DRIVE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space10 SUNNY VALLEY PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah18 BEDDOES ROAD MODANVILLE 2480Determined
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1113 DUNOON ROAD MODANVILLE 2480Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5A FUNNELL DRIVE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia2 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs6 CRAIGLEA COURT MODANVILLE 2480Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces8 BIRDWING PLACE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
2022· 8 proposals
October 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces25 HIGHVIEW CRESCENT MODANVILLE 2480Determined
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing36 BARRYS ROAD MODANVILLE 2480Determined
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Signage6 Funnell drive ModanvilleDetermined
- Pools / decks / fencing2 DUNROMIN DRIVE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Change of use936 DUNOON ROAD MODANVILLE 2480Withdrawn
June 2022
- Shed29 HIGHVIEW CRESCENT MODANVILLE 2480Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling43 FUNNELL DRIVE MODANVILLE 2480Determined
March 2022
- Shed26A HIGHVIEW CRESCENT MODANVILLE 2480Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Page
- Member of Parliament
- Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,373
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.0 km away).
Coalition 52.7%Labor 47.3%
6.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ModanvilleLabor 44.3% · Coalition 55.7% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- DunoonLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
- The ChannonLabor 80.7% · Coalition 19.3% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
- BexhillLabor 46.1% · Coalition 53.9% TPP (2025)6.9 km away
- GoolmangarLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Lismore Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.