Metung (Vic.)

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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the region, combined with recent addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Metung has an estimated population of 1,912 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 13 people (0.7%) from the Census in 2021, when 1,899 people were recorded. This variation is calculated from a resident population of 1,889, projected by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP statistics and an additional 60 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 69 persons per square kilometer, which offers plenty of space per resident and opportunity for expansion. During the last ten years, the suburb of Metung has shown steady expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%, exceeding the SA3 region. Demographic gains in the area were mainly driven by arrivals from other states, which accounted for approximately 78.0% of the total population increase in recent times.

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Metung possesses a qualified labor force with strong representations in key service industries, an unemployment rate of only 3.0%, and an annual job growth estimated at 3.8% based on compiled regional data. In March 2026, there are 813 employed residents, and the local jobless rate is 0.7% lower than the 3.7% recorded in Regional Vic., though participation in the workforce is notably lower (49.3% relative to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census records indicate that a moderate 22.8% of employed locals worked from home, though this data may be influenced by lockdowns related to Covid-19.

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The suburb of Metung has a median taxpayer income of $42,639 and an average of $54,985, based on financial year 2023 ATO postcode statistics compiled by Districts. This is lower than the nationwide average, contrasting with Regional Vic. which recorded a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to roughly $46,741 for the median and $60,275 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Metung all rank between the 13th and 14th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket contains 33.0% of taxpayers earning $800 - 1,499 weekly (630 residents), differing from the wider region where fall within the - range. Though living costs are relatively low, allowing residents to retain of their earnings, total disposable income sits in the th percentile nationally, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Metung consisted of 97.9% standalone houses and 2.1% alternative dwellings (townhouses, flats, and other housing units), compared to Regional Vic. which recorded 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Metung was significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 57.9%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (26.8%) or rented (15.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was lower than the regional average at $1,300, whereas the median weekly rent was $346, compared to Regional Vic. figures of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, home loan payments in Metung are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 72.0%, consisting of 15.9% couples with children, 49.5% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent households. The remaining 28.0% are non-family households, which include lone person residences at 26.2% and group houses at 1.1% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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Local levels of formal education trail regional averages, with 25.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification, compared to 33.4% across VIC. This variance indicates scope for academic growth and skills training. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (15.4%) and certificates (26.8%).

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Assessments of local health data indicate favorable outcomes across Metung, according to Districts analyses of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with both younger and older cohorts displaying low rates of standard health conditions. Private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 49% of the population (~929 people), compared to a national average of 55.7%.

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Metung ranks below average for cultural diversity, with 81.2% of residents born in Australia, 89.9% holding citizenship, and 96.9% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.2% of the local population. However, the most pronounced disproportion is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic..

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With a median age of 59, Metung's population is much older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Vic., Metung has a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (24.0%) but fewer young adults in the 15 - 24 bracket (6.1%). This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly higher than the national share of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 10.9% to 13.2% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 8.2% to 10.0%. In contrast, the to group decreased from to , and the to cohort dropped from to . Looking toward demographic projections indicate notable changes in local age groups, with the to cohort expected to grow the most at , adding residents to reach a total of .

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Metung currently has an estimated 68 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 47 children aged 0-2 and 31 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 24% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 47% by 2041 (to approximately 100 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 146. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally.