Metung
VIC 3904 · East Gippsland
1,899 (2021) → 1,939 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Metung is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3904, about 253km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $759K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Metung has an overall score of 25/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (8.16%), South Africa (1.32%), New Zealand (1.16%), Scotland (1.11%), Netherlands (0.9%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.58%), Afrikaans (0.37%), Greek (0.37%), Italian (0.32%), Vietnamese (0.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1005 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Metung Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1033
Nearby (within 10km)
- Nungurner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1014
- Swan Reach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 969
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in East Gippsland
Compare Metung with another suburb
Compare two suburbs
Frequently asked questions about Metung
Is Metung safe?
Metung has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,106 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Metung?
In Metung, the .
How far is Metung from Melbourne CBD?
Metung is about 253.0 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Metung?
Metung has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1033 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Metung?
Metung has a transport score of 0/100.