Mount Alexander Shire Council
Metcalfe
Metcalfe at a glance
Median house
$348,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$250,560
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
190
Median age 52
About
Welcome to Metcalfe.
Metcalfe is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$348,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $250,560.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$263/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$311/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$348,000
Sales data pending
$250,560
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
190
Median age: 52
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)3.93%
Based on $348,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.45%
Based on $250,560 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202694%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
190
Median age
52
Family households
68%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Taradale Primary School
Malmsbury Primary School
Elphinstone Primary School
© 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
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 median house price in Metcalfe?
- The median house price in Metcalfe, VIC 3448 is $348,000. The median unit price is $250,560. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Metcalfe postcode?
- Metcalfe is in the 3448 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Metcalfe has approximately 190 residents. 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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