VIC · Campaspe Council
Echuca, VIC, 3564
Current weather
12.3°CThunderstorm
95% humidity · 28.3 km/h wind · 15.6° / 10.4° today · 11.1 mm rain
Desirability index
48/100
How this score is calculated#270 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Echuca is a mid-sized suburb in the Campaspe area, home to around 15,056 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,423 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-11%), roughly 160.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 7 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 15,056
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,335
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 605 of 6,546
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,468
- Employment rate
- 54.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 500 / 741 / 15
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 2,423
- Against the person
- 316
- Against property
- 1,335
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 160.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 48 residents
- State safety percentile
- 87.9th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -11.4%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage225
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store361
- B49 Other Theft150
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order284
- E23 Breach Bail Conditions160
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 928
- Echuca CollegeSecondary
- Echuca East Primary SchoolPrimary
- Echuca Primary SchoolPrimary
- Echuca Twin Rivers Primary SchoolPrimary
- Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist SchoolSpecial
- St Joseph's College - Brigidine CampusSecondary
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
66 public transport stops in this suburb
- Caltex Roadhouse/Northern Hwy
- Echuca Railway Station
- Echuca Station
- Echuca Station/Sturt St
- Sun River Home Park/Northern Hwy
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
263 planning-related records
2021· 112 proposals
October 2021
- VICSMART - Reduction of car parking pursuant to Clause 52.06194-200 ANNESLEY STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2021
- Amendment: Development of the land for a commercial building in the Commercial 1 Zone, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Parking Overlay Schedule 1, reduction in car parking pursuant to Clause 52.06 and alteration to access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 pursuant to Clause 52.29456-464 HIGH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART - Business Identification Signage in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 133-35 MURRAY ESPLANADE ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (Pergola to site 103) in the Public Park and Recreation Zone and Bushfire Management OverlayVICTORIA PARK - CARAVAN PARK ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART - Business Identification Signage in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 2258 PAKENHAM STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART - Buildings and works (external alterations) and demolition and construction of a fence in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 137-45 HEYGARTH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for a liquor license pursuant to Clause 52.27258 PAKENHAM STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Internally illuminated business identification signage in the Commercial 1 Zone456-464 HIGH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (outbuilding) in the Rural Living Zone Schedule 2635 LADY AUGUSTA ROAD ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (storage building) in the Commercial 1 Zone and Heritage Overlay Schedule HO1555 HIGH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Business Identification Signage in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 1554 HIGH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment: Staged use and development of the land for a warehouse (storage facility) in the Industrial 3 Zone, floodlit business identification signage pursuant to Clause 52.05 and a reduction in car parking pursuant to Clause 52.0621-27 SUTTON STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment - Use and development of the land for a dwelling, outbuildings and agricultural shed in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Land Subject to Inundation OverlayANDERSON ROAD ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by the RA
- VICSMART - Subdivision of the land into two lots in the General Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay (HO2)397 HIGH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART - Buildings and works (concrete hardstand) in the Industrial 1 Zone54-60 CORNELIA CREEK ROAD ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (swimming pool and fence) in the Urban Floodway Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1265 CAMPASPE ESPLANADE ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART - Subdivision of the land into 3 lots in the General Residential Zone56 HOVELL STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Buildings and Works (external alterations) in the Commercial 1 Zone100 ANNESLEY STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by the RA
- Buildings and works (pontoon) in the Urban Floodway Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1216 WHARPARILLA DRIVE ECHUCA 3564NOD issued by a delegate
- Business Identification Signage in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 22/189 HARE STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART - Buildings and works (demolition and construction of a fence) in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 2245-251 PAKENHAM STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (agricultural shed extension) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Floodway Overlay943 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAY ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (swimming pool and fence) in the Urban Floodway Zone60 MITCHELL ROAD ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by the RA
- Amendment ¿ Buildings and works (Entrance) & business identification signage, internally illuminated business identification signage, electronic signage in the Commercial 1 Zone, Design & Development Overlay ¿ Schedule 4218-222 ANSTRUTHER STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by the RA
- Staged development of the land for 75 dwellings associated with an existing residential aged care facility in the General Residential Zone and Public Use Zone Schedule 721 HARTSHORN DRIVE ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by the RA
- Vicsmart - Business Identification Signage in the Heritage Overlay Schedule HO1529 HIGH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment - Buildings and works (external heater and ceiling fans) in the Commercial 1 Zone and Heritage Overlay Schedule 1 and 73 and use of the land for a Liquor Licence pursuant to Clause 52.27531 HIGH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (extension to building) in the Industrial 1 Zone40 MCMILLAN ROAD ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a car park, buildings and works (external alterations), Creation of an access onto a Road Zone Category 1, in the Commercial 1 Zone, Design and Development Overlay Schedule 4200-208 ANSTRUTHER STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by the RA
- Vicsmart - Buildings and works (storage building) in the Commercial 1 Zone and the Heritage Overlay Schedule HO1555 HIGH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with a Minor Utility Installation in the Public Conservation and Resource Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1100 PIANTA ROAD ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by the RA
July 2021
- Two lot subdivision in the Commercial 2 Zone and Design and Development Overlay Schedule 7 & 10 and creation of carriageway easement pursuant to Clause 52.0289 OGILVIE AVENUE ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by the RA
- VICSMART Buildings and works (external alterations) in the Commercial 1 Zone & Heritage Overlay Schedule 2245-251 PAKENHAM STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (internal alterations) in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 16103-107 HARE STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works (salvage deck to existing supermarket loading dock) in the Commercial 1 Zone10-16 NISH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by the RA
- Buildings and works (extension, alterations and fence) in the Commercial 1 Zone and Heritage Overlay Schedule 1 and 73, Use of the land for a Licensed Premises pursuant to Clause 52.27 and Business Identification Signage in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 1 and 73533 HIGH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works (toilet facilities) in the Public Park and Recreation Zone, Bushfire Management Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1 and Floodway OverlayVICTORIA PARK - CARAVAN PARK ECHUCA 3564Withdrawn
- Buildings and works (extension) in the Commercial 1 Zone, Floodway Overlay, Heritage Overlay Schedule 73 and Parking Overlay Schedule 1 and reduction in car parking pursuant to Clause 52.06531 HIGH STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART - Building and Works (garage and carport) in the Farming Zone Schedule 118 ECHUCA-MITIAMO ROAD ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Use and development of three warehouses in the Commercial 1 Zone and Design and Development Overlay Schedule 2 and reduction in car parking pursuant to Clause 52.0634 ANNESLEY STREET ECHUCA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 151 proposals
151 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alton GardensPark
- Echuca East Recreation ReservePark
- Echuca Lions ParkPark
- Echuca Village RacecoursePark
- Hopwood GardensPark
- Piazza AreaPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- On site
- Amcalpharmacy
- Echuca Regional Healthhospital
- Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
17 state heritage places
- ECHUCA BABY HEALTH CENTRENH0073
- ECHUCA COURT HOUSENH1469
- ECHUCA FLOUR MILLNH1072
- ECHUCA RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1059
- ECHUCA WHARFNH2168
- FORMER CUSTOMS HOUSENH0144
- FORMER DR CROSSONS RESIDENCE & SURGERYNH1063
- FORMER ECHUCA TOWN HALLNH0378
- FORMER MURRAY HOTELNH1071
- FORMER PERMEWAN WRIGHT OFFICESNH1075
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Campaspe Community Children's CentreHigh Streetkindergarten
- Pink and Blue Early Learningkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 25
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 48.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #270 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Campaspe Community Children's CentrechildcareHigh Streetkindergarten
- Pink and Blue Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
- ECHUCA BABY HEALTH CENTREheritageNH0073
- ECHUCA COURT HOUSEheritageNH1469
- ECHUCA FLOUR MILLheritageNH1072
- ECHUCA RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXheritageNH1059
- ECHUCA WHARFheritageNH2168
- FORMER CUSTOMS HOUSEheritageNH0144
- FORMER DR CROSSONS RESIDENCE & SURGERYheritageNH1063
- FORMER ECHUCA TOWN HALLheritageNH0378
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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