Metung, VIC: suburb profile

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 69 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Metung is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. 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).

Population
1,899
Census 2021
Median income
$617/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$346/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
60years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Metung vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Metung is $617 a week, 20% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,070th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $346 a week, $30 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 28.4% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 60, 17 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMetungTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$617/wk$767/wk −20%$766/wk
Household income$1,219/wk$1,687/wk −28%$1,637/wk
Rent$346/wk$316/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,723/mo −25%$1,733/mo
Median age6043 +17 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.4%19.1% +9.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Metung, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Metung Population

1,899 residents at the 2021 Census.

Metung Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$617/wk
$32,084 per year
Ranked 6,818 of 14,663
Median Rent
$346/wk
$1,499 per month
Ranked 3,507 of 14,663
Median Age
60years
22 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Metung Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,219/wk
Median rent $346/wk
Rent to income 28.4%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Metung against your income

About $5,282 a month
Median rent $346/wk
Left after rent $873/wk
Rent share 28.4%

Metung Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1034
avg ICSEA score
47
total students
Metung Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 47 students
1034
ICSEA

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

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Metung Map

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Metung, Victoria: 37.8647°S, 147.8411°E

Metung Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Metung

Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

69
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

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
8.2%
South Africa
1.3%
New Zealand
1.2%
Scotland
1.1%
Netherlands
0.9%
Germany
0.7%
Philippines
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.4%
Greek
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Arabic
0.2%
German
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
47.7%
Australian
35.0%
Scottish
14.0%
Irish
12.2%
German
4.3%
Dutch
2.9%
Italian
2.7%
Australian Aboriginal
1.1%
Welsh
1.1%
South African
0.8%
New Zealander
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
49.8%
Anglican
15.4%
Catholic
13.1%
Not stated
8.3%
Uniting Church
3.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.5%
Christian (other)
1.3%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
58.4% 976
Separated
3.0% 50
Divorced
12.6% 210
Widowed
5.0% 83
Never married
21.1% 352

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

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

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

Homes in Metung

Housing Tenure

Of the 810 occupied private dwellings in Metung at the 2021 Census, 14.8% were rented, 56.4% owned outright and 25.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
56.4% 457 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.4% 206 dwellings
Rented
14.8% 120 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

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

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

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

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

Work, income and education in Metung

Employment

Employed full-time
23.1% 343 people
Employed part-time
21.9% 325 people
Unemployed
1.3% 19 people
Not in labour force
53.7% 797 people

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

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

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

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

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

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%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

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

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

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.1%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
5.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
178
Arthritis
109
Heart disease
96
Diabetes
72
Lung condition
64
Cancer
60
Asthma
57
Kidney disease
19
Stroke
18
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 226
Did not provide
85.5% 1,335

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.6% 341
Not a volunteer
78.4% 1,236

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.8% 75
Never served
95.2% 1,495

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
38
1961: 1970
69
1971: 1980
56
1981: 1990
45
1991: 2000
24
2001: 2010
53
2011: 2015
17
2016
4
2019
12

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

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

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,509
Moved from VIC
139
Moved: same area (SA2)
96
Moved from TAS
10
Moved from NSW
9
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from QLD
3

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

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

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

44 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Assault
14
Justice Procedures
14
Property Damage
4
Theft
4
Fraud
2
Drug Offences
2
Traffic
2
Break & Enter
1
Public Order
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Metung

The closest suburb to Metung is Nicholson (Vic.), 10.4 km away.

Nicholson (Vic.)
10.4 km away · income $667/wk · rent $300/wk
Kalimna
10.8 km away · income $557/wk · rent $280/wk
Paynesville (Vic.)
12.4 km away · income $561/wk · rent $310/wk
Eagle Point
13.2 km away · income $599/wk · rent $310/wk
East Bairnsdale
13.2 km away · income $551/wk · rent $250/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 69 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 typical VIC suburb ($767/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.