Modewarre, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Modewarre, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
| Locality | Modewarre |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Surf Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.26814 |
| Longitude | 144.12194 |
| Population | 266 |
| Density | 7.4 /km² |
| Area | 35.9 km² |
| Elevation | 119 m |
| Postcode | 3240 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 89 km southwest |
Modewarre is a locality in the Surf Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 266. The locality covers an area of 35.9 km², giving a population density of about 7.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 119 m above sea level. It lies approximately 89 km southwest of Melbourne. Modewarre is located at 38.2681°S, 144.1219°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3240. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Modewarre lies where the coastal plain begins its gentle, rolling ascent towards the hinterland, a landscape painted in muted greens and ochres under a wide southern sky. It lies 24.9 km west-south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 238°T), and is situated 12.6 km north-north-west of Anglesea. The air here carries a faint, sweet scent of drying grasses and the distant tang of salt, a subtle reminder of the ocean’s proximity. To the east, the land swells in soft, rounded hills, their slopes often traced with the darker lines of scattered gums and pines, while to the west, the terrain flattens, opening towards the wetlands and the expansive waters of Lake Modewarre. This central lake, a significant feature of the locality, shimmers under the sun, its surface reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky, attracting a vibrant array of birdlife that punctuate the otherwise quietude with their calls.
The history of Modewarre is deeply entwined with the rhythms of the land and the waters that define it. For generations, this area has been shaped by pastoral pursuits, with sheep and cattle grazing across the undulating pastures, their presence a constant thread in the economic fabric. The fertile soils, once the domain of Indigenous custodians, later proved amenable to farming, contributing to the region's agricultural output. The presence of Lake Modewarre, a vital freshwater source and a haven for wildlife, has always been central to the locality’s character, influencing its development and offering a unique natural attraction. While Modewarre itself is a place of quiet contemplation, its proximity to the bustling surf coast means that the spirit of the ocean, with its raw power and endless horizon, is never truly far away, lending a subtle, yet enduring, sense of place to the everyday lives of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Modewarre, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Modewarre, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Modewarre includes the postcode (3240), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Surf Coast Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Modewarre is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |