Postal Areas (2021) by Modified Monash Model (2023)

Postal Areas (POA)\r\nPostal Areas are an ABS Mesh Block approximation of a general definition of postcodes. They enable comparison of ABS data with other data collected using postcodes as the geographic reference.\r\nCustodian: The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is the data custodian for POA boundaries.\r\nNote: ABS approximations of administrative boundaries do not match official legal boundaries and should only be used for statistical purposes.\r\n\r\nModified Monash Model (MMM)\r\nThe Modified Monash Model (MMM) is a classification system used to define the remoteness of Australian locations, ranging from MM 1 (major cities) to MM 7 (very remote areas). It combines population size and geographic remoteness to guide health workforce planning, especially in rural and remote communities. MMM is based on the Australian Statistical Geography Standard – Remoteness Areas (ASGS-RA) and is updated after each national Census conducted by the ABS.\r\nCustodian: The Department of Health is the data custodian for MMM boundaries.