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VIC · Campaspe Council

Echuca Village, 3564

Est. population · Jun 2025

566

Growth (1 yr)

-0.5%

Growth (5 yr)

-0.5%

Median age

49

Median income

$1,821/wk

Employment rate

62%

Languages at home

2%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

44.7/100
Average

Top 48% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 52% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
What Echuca Village is known for: High desirability

Suburb profile

Echuca Village offers a slower smaller community life in Campaspe Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.

Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though housing affordability, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Echuca Village snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

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No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

566

-0.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.3%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#65

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

49th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

2nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
44.7/100 — Average
State standing
Top 48% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2965th in Australia
State rank
608th in VIC
Peer rank
#65 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#192 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
52%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

566(June 2025)

-0.5% annual · -0.5% over 5 years · 2th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.5%
5-year growth
-0.5%
Change in 1 year
-3
Change in 5 years
-3
Growth rank in VIC
2th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~600), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
577
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,821
Dwelling vacancy
5.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
12 of 225
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
62%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
190 / 0 / 0 (+ 26 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
29
Against the person
7
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 82 residents
State safety percentile
48.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.3%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault2
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault3
  • B21 Criminal Damage4
  • B49 Other Theft3
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order6

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Health access

Nearest hospital
Echuca Regional Health (6.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
24
Participants per 1,000 residents
42.4

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
30° / 14°
Rainfall
89 mm · ~11 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 9°
Rainfall
106 mm · ~13 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 4°
Rainfall
120 mm · ~15 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 8°
Rainfall
122 mm · ~15 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

33 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Building and works (replacement outbuilding and alfresco) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2 and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1, and Restructure Overlay
    48 ETONA AVENUE ECHUCA VILLAGE 3564Permit issued by the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works (outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2 and Restructure Overlay
    168 RIVER AVENUE ECHUCA VILLAGE 3564Permit issued by the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a camping and caravan park in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Bushfire Management Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1, Floodway Overlay , Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay and the removal of native vegetation (3 trees) pursuant to clause 52.17
    51 RIVER AVENUE ECHUCA VILLAGE 3564Lapsed

  • June 2021

  • Boundary realignment in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Floodway Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay and Use and Development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay and amend Section 173 Agreement U344430B (Crown Allotments 37E, 38B, 38C, 38E, 38G, 38H)
    269 BROWN ROAD ECHUCA VILLAGE 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (Dependent Person's Unit) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Restructure Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1
    25 RIVER AVENUE ECHUCA VILLAGE 3564Permit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and works (dwelling extension, outbuilding and swimming pool) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1 and Restructure Overlay, removal of vegetation in the Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1
    13 RIVER AVENUE ECHUCA VILLAGE 3564Permit issued by the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works (carport) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2 and Restructure Overlay
    52 Glanville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use and development of the land for racing dog husbandry in the Farming Zone Schedule 1, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1 and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    404 Scott RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Building and Works (outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay
    187 Bangerang RoadLapsed

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and Works (dwelling extension) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1 and Floodway Overlay and above ground swimming pool in the Floodway Overlay.
    121 Brown RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Amendment - Boundary realignment in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Floodway Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay and Use and Development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay and end Section 173 Agreement U344430B (Crown Allotments 37E, 38B, 38C, 38G, 38H, 38I)
    269 Brown RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works (swimming pool and fence) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    440 Brown RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 21 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Resubdivision in the Farming Zone Schedule 1, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1 and Floodway Overlay
    Mitchell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (Outbuilding) in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Variation to Restrictive Covenant AR016234R Clause 2.1 of the covenant to allow an increase in the maximum allowable floor area of an outbuilding from 220m2 to 288m2 and increase the height from 4m to 5.6m pursuant to Clause 52.02
    Scott RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works (Garage Extension) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay
    92 Hicks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use & development of the land for a dwelling and agricultural shed in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Environmental Significance Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay
    Hicks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (Dwelling and Outbuilding) in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    184 Scott RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works (dwelling extension and hay shed) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay
    228 Simmie RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1, Floodway Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay
    52 Glanville RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • October 2020

  • Building and works (outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2 and Restructure Overlay
    153 Bangerang RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (replacement dwelling, outbuilding and swimming pool) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay
    238 Bangerang RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • September 2020

  • Boundary realignment in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Floodway Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay and Use and Development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay and amend Section 173 Agreement U344430B (Crown Allotments 37E, 38B, 38C, 38E, 38G, 38H)
    269 Brown RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (dwelling extension) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Restructure Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    411 Brown RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and Works (6 Cabins) in Association with Existing Section 2 Use (Camping and Caravan Park) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Bushfire Management Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1, Floodway Overlay and Restructure Overlay
    75 River AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use & development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Environmental Significance Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay
    Hicks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works (agricultural shed) in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    440 Brown RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and Works (dwelling) in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    Scott RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works (two agricultural sheds) in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    581 Looker RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works (dwelling) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1 and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Creation of access to Road Zone Category 1 pursuant to Clause 52.29
    Mcdonald RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • March 2020

  • Subdivision of the Land into 2 Lots in the Low Density Residential Zone, Floodway Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    426 Lady Augusta RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, outbuilding and swimming pool in the Farming Zone Schedule 1, Environmental Significance Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Restructure Overlay.
    24 River AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Buildings and Works (dwelling extension) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1 and Floodway Overlay
    121 Brown RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (outdoor area and swimming pool) in the Farming Zone Schedule 2 and Restructure Overlay
    96 River AvenuePermit issued by the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Nicholls
Member of Parliament
Sam BIRRELL (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,390
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+35.6 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 28.0 km away).

Coalition 65.0%Labor 35.0%

0.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +35.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Echuca EastLabor 35.6% · Coalition 64.4% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
  • EchucaLabor 37.9% · Coalition 62.1% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
  • Echuca WestLabor 37.6% · Coalition 62.4% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
  • TongalaLabor 26.3% · Coalition 73.7% TPP (2025)17.3 km away
  • NanneellaLabor 19.9% · Coalition 80.1% TPP (2025)19.2 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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