Echuca at a glance
Median house
$631,300
Median unit
$395,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.1k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Echuca.
The postcode for Echuca is 3564 (VIC).
The median house price in Echuca is $631,300.
Echuca (3564) sits in the Campaspe region of Victoria. The median house here is $631,300, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Echuca has roughly 15,056 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Echuca scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Echuca's population at 15,056, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,056
Median age
45
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $631,300 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $395,000, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $126,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Echuca on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$631,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $395,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$631,300
$395,000
15,056
Median age: 45
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.87% (median rent $470/wk against a $631,300 price tag). Units yield 3.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.87%
Based on $631,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.75%
Based on $395,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,059
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Echuca.
Local schools for Echuca
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Echuca College
Echuca East Primary School
Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Echuca.
- What is the median house price in Echuca?
- The median house price in Echuca, VIC 3564 is $631,300. The median unit price is $395,000.
- What is the Echuca postcode?
- Echuca is in the 3564 postcode, in VIC, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- Where is Echuca?
- Echuca is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3564, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Echuca?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Echuca?
- There are 9 schools serving Echuca on this page, including Echuca College, Echuca East Primary School, Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School.
- How walkable is Echuca?
- Echuca has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Echuca?
- Echuca is close to Echuca East, Simmie, Echuca South, Campaspe West, Echuca West.
- What is the population of Echuca?
- The population of Echuca is approximately 15,056 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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