Metcalfe East VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Metcalfe East, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Metcalfe East VIC is 25 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Metcalfe East is $1,312 per week ($68,224 per year). Median rent in Metcalfe East is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Metcalfe East has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Metcalfe East has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Metcalfe East is $1,550.

There were 4 recorded offences in Metcalfe East in 2022-22, a rate of 160 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (3 offences).

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Metcalfe East Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Metcalfe East Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,312/wk
$68,224 per year
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Median Rent
$480/wk
$2,080 per month
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,550/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Metcalfe East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (18) Female 40.0% (12)

Population Density

2.5
people per km²
25 people · 9.8 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,750
Family income/wk

Metcalfe East Age Distribution

30-34
45-49
50-54
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Metcalfe East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Metcalfe East Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Metcalfe East Religion

No Religion
65.2%
Catholic
21.7%
Not stated
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Metcalfe East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Metcalfe East Employment

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Employed full-time
35.7% 10 people
Employed part-time
14.3% 4 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 14 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Metcalfe East Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Metcalfe East Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Metcalfe East Field of Study

Society & Culture
57.1%
Health
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Metcalfe East Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Metcalfe East Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
40.0%
$4,000+/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Metcalfe East Marital Status

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Married
79.2% 19
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Never married
20.8% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Metcalfe East Ancestry

English
32.4%
Australian
20.6%
Scottish
20.6%
German
14.7%
Irish
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Metcalfe East Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Metcalfe East Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.4% 4
Not a volunteer
82.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Metcalfe East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Metcalfe East Car Ownership

2 vehicles
55.6%
4+ vehicles
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Metcalfe East Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Metcalfe East Population Mobility

15.0%
moved in the last year
36.4%
moved in the last 5 years
61.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Metcalfe East Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
45
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Metcalfe East Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Metcalfe East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
27.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Metcalfe East Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.2%
Couple — no children under 15
47.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Metcalfe East Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.7% 5
Did not provide
77.3% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Metcalfe East Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Metcalfe East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.5%
5–14 hours
48.1%
30+ hours
18.5%
Did not do domestic work
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Metcalfe East Household Size

1 person
37.5%
2 persons
31.3%
4 persons
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Metcalfe East Where Residents Moved From

Same address
17
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Metcalfe East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-22 — 4 total

Justice Procedures
3
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2020
2022

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Metcalfe East Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,749/wk
Median Rent $480/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Metcalfe East

≈ $11,912/month
Median rent $480/wk
Left after rent $2,269/wk
Rent share 17.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Metcalfe East vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Metcalfe East

What is the population of Metcalfe East VIC?

The population of Metcalfe East VIC is 25 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Metcalfe East?

The median personal income in Metcalfe East VIC is $1,312 per week, or $68,224 per year.The median household income is $2,749 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.

How much is rent in Metcalfe East?

Median rent in Metcalfe East VIC is $480 per week ($2,080 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Metcalfe East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Metcalfe East VIC is $1,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Metcalfe East?

The median age in Metcalfe East VIC is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Metcalfe East a good suburb to live in?

Metcalfe East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 25.The median income is $1,312/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21672. All dollar figures in AUD.