Mitchell Shire Council

Metcalfe East

VIC3444

Metcalfe East at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

25

Median age 60

The brief

What to know about Metcalfe East.

The postcode for Metcalfe East is 3444 (VIC).

Metcalfe East (3444) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria.

Metcalfe East has roughly 25 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Metcalfe East scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Metcalfe East's population at 25, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 50% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

25

Median age

60

Family households

67%

Lone person

50%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$351/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$480/wk

Owner occupied

42%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

25

Median age: 60

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Metcalfe East.

Local schools for Metcalfe East

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Government School Catchment

Langley Primary School

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Malmsbury Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Taradale Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

422 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

29.8°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.7°C

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Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Metcalfe East.

What is the Metcalfe East postcode?
Metcalfe East is in the 3444 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
Where is Metcalfe East?
Metcalfe East is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3444, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Metcalfe East?
The median weekly rent for houses is $351, for units it's $480.
What schools are in Metcalfe East?
There are 11 schools serving Metcalfe East on this page, including Langley Primary School, Malmsbury Primary School, Taradale Primary School.
How walkable is Metcalfe East?
Metcalfe East has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Metcalfe East?
Metcalfe East is close to Edgecombe, Greenhill, Metcalfe, Langley, Malmsbury.
What is the population of Metcalfe East?
The population of Metcalfe East is approximately 25 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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