Overall score
Echuca
32.5/100
Shepparton
41.1/100
Echuca vs Shepparton, VIC Suburb Comparison
Echuca for investment and schools; Shepparton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EchucaShepparton
Crime rate
Echuca
164.4 / 1k
Shepparton
227.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Echuca
14
Shepparton
474
Population
Echuca
15,056
Shepparton
32,067
Metric leadEchuca 4Shepparton 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesShepparton
- Best for familiesShepparton
- Best for investmentEchuca
- Best for best valueShepparton
- Best for best schoolsEchuca
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Echuca | Shepparton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.6/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 164.4 / 1k | 227.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 278 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 474 |
| Planning activity | 263 | 287 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Population | 15,056 | 32,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Echuca is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Shepparton is a regional larger suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Echuca tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Shepparton stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Echuca if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Shepparton for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.