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Metcalfe VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Metcalfe, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Metcalfe VIC is 190 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Metcalfe is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Metcalfe is $311 per week ($1,348 per month). Metcalfe has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Metcalfe has a population density of 2.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Metcalfe is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Metcalfe is $1,450.
There were 12 recorded offences in Metcalfe in 2025-25, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (5 offences).
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Metcalfe Population
Metcalfe Median Income & Rent
Metcalfe Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Metcalfe Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Metcalfe Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Metcalfe Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Metcalfe Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Metcalfe Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Metcalfe Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Metcalfe Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Metcalfe Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Metcalfe Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Metcalfe Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Metcalfe Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Metcalfe Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Metcalfe Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Metcalfe School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Metcalfe Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Metcalfe Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Metcalfe Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Metcalfe How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Metcalfe Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Metcalfe Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Metcalfe Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Metcalfe Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Metcalfe Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Metcalfe Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Metcalfe Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Metcalfe Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Metcalfe Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Metcalfe Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Metcalfe When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Metcalfe Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Metcalfe Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Metcalfe Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Metcalfe Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Metcalfe Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 12 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Metcalfe Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metcalfe
What is the population of Metcalfe VIC?
The population of Metcalfe VIC is 190 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km².Metcalfe is ranked #7,091 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Metcalfe?
The median personal income in Metcalfe VIC is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,485 per week.Family income is $1,792 per week.Metcalfe is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Metcalfe?
Median rent in Metcalfe VIC is $311 per week ($1,348 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Metcalfe ranks #4,326 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Metcalfe?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Metcalfe VIC is $1,450. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Metcalfe?
The median age in Metcalfe VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Metcalfe a good suburb to live in?
Metcalfe is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 190.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 21671. All dollar figures in AUD.