ASGS SA3 2026 - Modified Monash Model 2023

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) 2026 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 348 SA3s, including codes for non-geographically defined populations. SA3s are used to support regional planning and policy development, and they aggregate to form SA4s. Files (slice {"file": url}): - ASGS SA3 2026 - MMM 2023 (excel): https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/051fc352-b1e1-4d90-a053-438bc64ccfab/resource/9e87de33-1699-4648-841a-805ad65fdc61/download/asgs-sa3-2026-mmm-2023.xlsx

Cite as: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. ASGS SA3 2026 - Modified Monash Model 2023. https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/asgs-sa3-2026-modified-monash-model-2023