The Shire of Metcalfe was a local government area about 105 kilometres (65 mi) north-northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of the regional city of Bendigo.

The shire covered an area of 590.52 square kilometres (228.0 sq mi), and existed from 1860 until 1995.

Metcalfe was incorporated as a road district on 14 August 1860, and became a shire on 18 July 1865.

The town of Redesdale and the area surrounding Lake Eppalock were transferred into the City of Greater Bendigo.

[3] The Shire of Metcalfe was divided into four ridings, each of which elected three councillors: * Council seat.