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Metung VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Metung VIC is 1,899 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Metung is $617 per week ($32,084 per year). Median rent in Metung is $346 per week ($1,499 per month). Metung has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Metung has a population density of 68.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Metung is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Metung is $1,300.

There were 44 recorded offences in Metung in 2025-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (14 offences).

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Metung Population

residents (Census 2021)

Metung Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$617/wk

$32,084 per year

#6818 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$346/wk

$1,499 per month

#3507 of 14,663

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Median Age

60years

22 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Metung Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (955) Female 49.9% (951)

Population Density

68.8

people per km²

1,899 people · 27.6 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,370

Family income/wk

Metung Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Metung Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.9% 457 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.1% 206 dwellings

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

Metung Country of Birth

Australia

88.4%

England

8.9%

Germany

0.9%

India

0.7%

Canada

0.6%

Egypt

0.5%

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

Metung Religion

No Religion

52.1%

Anglican

16.1%

Catholic

13.7%

Not stated

8.6%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Baptist

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Metung Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Metung Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

25.0%

Italian

16.7%

SAL Filipin

16.7%

Spanish

16.7%

Greek

12.5%

Other

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Metung Employment

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Employed full-time

23.1% 343 people

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Employed part-time

21.9% 325 people

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Unemployed

1.3% 19 people

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Not in labour force

53.7% 797 people

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

Metung Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.1%

Bachelor Degree

25.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.8%

Postgraduate Degree

8.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

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

Metung Occupation

Professionals

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.6%

Managers

16.4%

Community & Personal Service

13.7%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Labourers

7.1%

Sales Workers

6.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

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

Metung Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.7%

Society & Culture

16.3%

Engineering

15.0%

Health

13.2%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Education

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.6%

Agriculture & Environment

3.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.5%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Information Technology

1.0%

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

Metung Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Metung Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Metung Marital Status

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Married

58.4% 976

↔️

Separated

3.0% 50

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Divorced

12.6% 210

🕊️

Widowed

5.0% 83

👤

Never married

21.1% 352

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Metung Ancestry

English

37.8%

Australian

27.7%

Scottish

11.0%

Irish

9.7%

German

3.4%

Other

3.1%

Dutch

2.3%

Italian

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Welsh

0.8%

South African

0.7%

New Zealander

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Metung School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.8%

Secondary — Catholic

17.0%

Pre-school

12.9%

Secondary — Government

12.9%

Vocational Education

10.4%

Primary — Catholic

7.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Metung Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.8% 211

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 3,396

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

Metung Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.6% 341

—

Not a volunteer

78.4% 1,236

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Metung Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.4%

$300-$449/mo

4.4%

$450-$599/mo

6.4%

$600-$799/mo

6.4%

$800-$999/mo

7.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Metung How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Did not go to work

16.9%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Walked only

3.5%

Other

1.7%

Truck

1.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

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

Metung Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.4%

1 vehicle

31.7%

2 vehicles

46.2%

3 vehicles

14.5%

4+ vehicles

6.1%

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

Metung Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

14.7%

3 bedrooms

53.0%

4 bedrooms

25.7%

5 bedrooms

2.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Metung Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

46.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Metung Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,514

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Metung Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

178

Arthritis

109

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Asthma

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Metung Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Metung Family Structure

Couple — no children

55.6%

Couple — children under 15

25.2%

Couple — no children under 15

9.4%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Metung Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 75

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Never served

95.2% 1,495

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Metung Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 226

—

Did not provide

85.5% 1,335

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Metung Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

36.0%

3 children

19.9%

4 children

6.1%

5+ children

0.4%

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

Metung When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Metung Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.6%

5–14 hours

31.8%

15–29 hours

19.9%

30+ hours

12.8%

Did not do domestic work

18.9%

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

Metung Household Size

1 person

26.3%

2 persons

53.3%

3 persons

8.8%

4 persons

7.6%

5 persons

2.9%

6+ persons

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Metung Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,509

Moved from VIC

139

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Metung Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.2%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Metung Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 44 total

Assault

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Theft

Fraud

Drug Offences

Traffic

Break & Enter

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Metung Schools

schools nearby

government

1034

avg ICSEA score

total students

Metung Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 47 students

1034

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Metung Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,219/wk

Median Rent $346/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Metung

Your weekly income

≈ $5,282/month

Median rent $346/wk

Left after rent $873/wk

Rent share 28.4%

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Income: $592/wk Rent: $268/wk Save: $78/wk

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Income: $591/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $125/wk

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Income: $566/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $106/wk

Moolap

Income: $630/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $56/wk

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Income: $599/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $36/wk

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Income: $561/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $36/wk

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Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $206/wk

Metung vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Wedderburn (Vic.)

Pop: 951 Income: $474/wk Rent: $174/wk

Connewarre

Pop: 953 Income: $1,011/wk Rent: $365/wk

Cardigan Village

Pop: 957 Income: $942/wk Rent: $300/wk

Gruyere

Pop: 966 Income: $855/wk Rent: $296/wk

Menzies Creek

Pop: 966 Income: $960/wk Rent: $388/wk

Sassafras (Vic.)

Pop: 970 Income: $891/wk Rent: $410/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Metung

What is the population of Metung VIC?

The population of Metung VIC is 1,899 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 68.8 people per km².Metung is ranked #3,106 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Metung?

The median personal income in Metung VIC is $617 per week, or $32,084 per year.The median household income is $1,219 per week.Family income is $1,370 per week.Metung is ranked #6,818 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Metung?

Median rent in Metung VIC is $346 per week ($1,499 per month).Rent represents 28.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Metung ranks #3,507 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Metung?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Metung VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Metung?

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

Is Metung a good suburb to live in?

Metung is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,899.The median income is $617/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21673. All dollar figures in AUD.