ASGS SA3 2021 - Modified Monash Model 2023

Brief description

Modified Monash Model (MMM)

The 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.

Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3)

SA3s are regional areas used in the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS). Formed by grouping SA2s with similar characteristics, they provide a standard framework for analysing ABS data at the regional level, including Census outputs. Australia has 359 SA3s, including codes for non-geographically defined populations. SA3s are used to support regional planning and policy development, and they aggregate to form SA4s.

Full description

ASGS SA3 2021 - MMM 2023 - This file links 2021 Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3) regions to their 2023 Modified Monash Model (MMM) classifications. It provides SA3 codes, names, state, area, MMM category (MM 1–7), and estimated resident population. The data supports analysis of remoteness and population distribution for health workforce planning and regional policy, based on ABS and Department of Health standards. Overlapping SA3s and MMM classes are detailed in separate rows.