Mostly MMM 1 (Metropolitan): 95 per cent of 13,408 addresses. The rest is MMM 2 (5 per cent).
The dominant category is Metropolitan (MMM 1). MMM 2023 is assigned by ABS Mesh Block 2021, so an individual address can differ from the postcode's dominant category. The locality data names Lara as the representative suburb for 3212, which can include more than one locality.
The address nearest the centre of postcode 3212 is in the Greater Geelong local government area.
Suburbs in 3212
Suburbs recorded for VIC. For postcodes spanning states, this list covers the state with the most addresses.
- Avalon
- Lara
- Point Wilson
NDIS travel in MMM 1: check the NDIA pricing and claiming guidance for provider travel limits.
NDIS remote price-limit loading does not apply in MMM 1.
Rural programs that use MMM
Some rural health workforce programs, including the Workforce Incentive Program Doctor Stream and the HELP Debt Reduction for Rural Health Practitioners, refer to the Modified Monash Model. Each program sets its own categories, MMM edition and conditions, so check the program page before you rely on a classification.
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Mesh Block assignment can differ within 3212. Use the address-level MMM checker before relying on the postcode summary.
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Nearby postcodes
Sources
Modified Monash Model 2023 by Mesh Block 2021, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, CC BY 2.5 AU, via data.gov.au. G-NAF address counts and locality details via the Sessional Addresses service. G-NAF release: AUG 2026 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA2020. Latest split refresh: 10 November 2026.