Overall score
Echuca West
47.1/100
Torrumbarry
37.3/100
Echuca West vs Torrumbarry, VIC Suburb Comparison
Echuca West for retirees and families; Torrumbarry for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Echuca WestTorrumbarry
Crime rate
Echuca West
11.3 / 1k
Torrumbarry
179.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Echuca West
2
Torrumbarry
7
Population
Echuca West
442
Torrumbarry
257
Metric leadEchuca West 7Torrumbarry 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEchuca West
- Best for familiesEchuca West
- Best for investmentEchuca West
- Best for best valueEchuca West
- Best for best schoolsTorrumbarry
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 West | Torrumbarry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.2/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.3 / 1k | 179.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 18 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 442 | 257 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Echuca West is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Torrumbarry is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Echuca West is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Torrumbarry answers with walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Echuca West, while Torrumbarry remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.