Echuca
VIC 3564 • Rest of VIC
About Echuca
Echuca is Victoria's paddle-steamer capital, a historic port town of over 15,000 residents where the Campaspe meets the Murray River. Located 200 kilometres north of Melbourne, it preserves remarkable riverboat heritage while serving as a regional centre. The Port of Echuca is a major tourist attraction celebrating river trade history.
The town offers unique lifestyle—heritage streetscapes, paddle-steamer cruises, and Murray River recreation combine with genuine regional amenity. The food and wine scene has matured, and the community maintains strong character. Echuca attracts retirees, tourism workers, and families seeking river lifestyle with rich heritage.
Echuca falls under postcode 3564 and is governed by Campaspe Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCnr Darling Street & Hare Street Echuca 3564 VIC -
Woolworths31 Murray Valley Hwy Echuca 3564 VIC
Schools
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Eyre Street
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Crofton Street
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High Street
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20-50 Butcher Street
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Mckenzie Street
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High Street South
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189 Echuca West School Road
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29 Rose Street
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21 Dickson Street
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Percy Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 258
- 2. New Zealand 163
- 3. Philippines 128
- 4. India 89
- 5. Sri Lanka 66
- 6. Scotland 45
- 7. Italy 34
- 8. Nepal 29
- 9. Netherlands 27
- 10. South Africa 26
- 11. China 25
- 12. Ireland 25
- 13. Vietnam 25
- 14. Germany 24
- 15. Malaysia 18
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)