9c4e8fab-e9c3-4728-80a8-e59643f258a5 urn:uuid en UTF-8 nonGeographicDataset nonGeographicDataset 2025-11-05T22:57:51 creation ISO 19115 2016 Postal Areas (2021) by Modified Monash Model (2023) 9c4e8fab-e9c3-4728-80a8-e59643f258a5 Postal Areas (POA) Postal 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. Custodian: The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is the data custodian for POA boundaries. Note: ABS approximations of administrative boundaries do not match official legal boundaries and should only be used for statistical purposes. 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. Custodian: The Department of Health is the data custodian for MMM boundaries. GA1 151.122622 151.122622 -25.371968 -25.371968 ABS ASGS Geographical Classification System MMM MMM 2023 Modified Monash Model POA POA 2021 Remoteness Area postcode POA_21 & MMM_23 documentDigital Postal Areas (POA) and Modified Monash Model (MMM) Postal Areas (POA) are ABS Mesh Block approximations of postcodes, designed for statistical comparison rather than legal boundary accuracy. The Modified Monash Model (MMM) classifies Australian locations by remoteness, from MM 1 (major cities) to MM 7 (very remote), using population size and distance to guide health workforce planning. MMM is based on ASGS-Remoteness Areas and updated after each Census. excel (.xlsx)