Overall score
Echuca West
39.8/100
Torrumbarry
14.7/100
Echuca West vs Torrumbarry, VIC suburb comparison
Echuca West for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Echuca WestTorrumbarry
Crime rate
Echuca West
13.6 / 1k
Torrumbarry
121.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Echuca West
0
Torrumbarry
0
Population
Echuca West
442
Torrumbarry
257
Metric leadEchuca West 6Torrumbarry 12 tiedacross 9 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
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 | 39.8/100 | 14.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 6.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.6 / 1k | 121.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 18 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Torrumbarry answers with walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Echuca West, while Torrumbarry remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.