Modanville is a scattered community in New South Wales, Australia, situated 14km (09miles) north of the city of Lismore. At the 2006 census, it had a population of 515 people.
It contains farmland and areas of rainforest, and is known for dairy and macadamia farming.[1] 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.