Modanville, New South Wales

Modanville is a scattered community in New South Wales, Australia, situated 14 kilometres (9 mi) north of the city of Lismore. At the 2006 census, it had a population of 515 people.[1]

It contains farmland and areas of rainforest, and is known for dairy and macadamia farming.[2] The closest village, Dunoon, is called the Macadamia Capital of Australia.

Known as a village of Lismore, Modanville is actually a locality, a broad area of land with farmhouses.

A general store, takeaway food shop and bicycle shop currently serve the community. A primary school, Modanville Public School, is attended by students from the village and surrounding areas.

Modanville is the home of the Richmond Birdwing butterfly.

Notes and references
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Modanville (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
  2. "Modanville". www.visitnsw.com. Retrieved 15 May 2020.

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