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.
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
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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
25
Median age: 60
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Metcalfe East.
Local schools for Metcalfe East
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Government School Catchment
Langley Primary School
Malmsbury Primary School
Taradale Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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Sources cited
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