Metcalfe at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
190
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Metcalfe.
The postcode for Metcalfe is 3448 (VIC).
Metcalfe (3448) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Metcalfe has roughly 190 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Metcalfe 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Metcalfe's population at 190, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
190
Median age
52
Family households
68%
Lone person
32%
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)
$263/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$311/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
190
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
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.
Local schools for Metcalfe
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Government School Catchment
Taradale Primary School
Malmsbury Primary School
Elphinstone 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.
- What is the Metcalfe postcode?
- Metcalfe is in the 3448 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- Where is Metcalfe?
- Metcalfe is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3448, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Metcalfe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $263, for units it's $311.
- What schools are in Metcalfe?
- There are 17 schools serving Metcalfe on this page, including Taradale Primary School, Malmsbury Primary School, Elphinstone Primary School.
- How walkable is Metcalfe?
- Metcalfe has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Metcalfe?
- Metcalfe is close to Metcalfe East, Taradale, Greenhill, Malmsbury, Edgecombe.
- What is the population of Metcalfe?
- The population of Metcalfe is approximately 190 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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