Echuca VIC

Postcode 3564 · Campaspe LGA

Echuca is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Campaspe local government area (postcode 3564). With a population of 15,056, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $69K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Echuca is $560,000, having declined 3.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $455,000 (+22.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $430. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,468.

Echuca is served by 7 schools, including 4 primary, 2 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 957, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 73 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Campaspe LGA is higher than average at 10,244 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Echuca offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($560K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -3.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$560K/$875K Below Median
Affordability8.1x Moderate
Price Momentum-3.4% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$52,111
Mean Income$60,845
Earners10,435
YoY Change+2.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education3/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$560K
-3.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$455K
22.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$285
POPULATION
15,056
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,335
Personal Income /wk$710
Mortgage /mth$1,468
CRIME (Campaspe LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)10,244
Total Incidents3,914
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops73
Echuca Station
Echuca Station/Sturt St
SCHOOLS (7)
Avg ICSEA957
Total Students3,390
Catholic2
Government5
St Joseph's College - Brigidine CampusSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1022
Echuca CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 928
St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1041
Echuca Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 997
Echuca East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 924
HOSPITALS (1)
Echuca Regional Healthpublic
Data: 2024