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Echuca, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Echuca is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 15,056. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,056 Population 8/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$23,998 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$23,998 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $803/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population15,056
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,998
Per Capita$23,998
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$160,600
Rent$803
Ownership70.7%
Housing Units6,022

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population15,056
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates-36.1406°, 144.7519°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation20.3 inches (515 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,998
Median Age45.0 years

About Echuca

Echuca is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 15,056. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Echuca has a population of 15,056 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,977.3 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

15,056
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
1,977.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Echuca vs Australia Average

The median household income in Echuca is $23,998, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,998 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $462, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,430 business establishments.

Income: Echuca vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,998
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,998
Avg Weekly Wage$462

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,430

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Echuca is $160,600, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $803 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 70.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,022 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,600
43% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$803
31% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.7%
Owner-Occupied70.7%
Renter-Occupied29.3%
Housing Units6,022

Property Tax

Climate in Echuca

Echuca has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 394 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 15.4° / 31.9° 29.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 15.4° / 31° 23.8
Mar 20°C / 68°F 12.4° / 27.5° 18.3
Apr 16°C / 61°F 9° / 22.9° 27.9
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.2° / 18.1° 34.1
Jun 9.5°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.6° 40.6
Jul 8.6°C / 47°F 3.4° / 13.9° 40.4
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 3.8° / 15.4° 37.6
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 5.8° / 18.7° 36.7
Oct 15.6°C / 60°F 8° / 23.1° 34.6
Nov 19°C / 66°F 11.2° / 26.8° 36.9
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 13.2° / 29.4° 33.9
Echuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area1,977.3 sq mi (5,121.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-36.1406°N, 144.7519°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Jun 22, 2013.

Oct 27, 2001 12 km ENE of Swan Hill, Australia M4.2 134 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 96 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 81 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 24 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 127 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 141 km
Jun 11, 1990 60 km SW of Hay, Australia M3.2 139 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 96 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 120 km
Mar 10, 2003 Victoria, Australia M3.1 141 km
Nov 4, 2002 57 km SW of Hay, Australia M3.1 143 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 25 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 136 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 135 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 128 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
July 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in

Echuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Echuca

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Echuca Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
River City Christian College - - - -
Echuca Twin Rivers Primary School - - - -
Echuca East Primary School - - - -
Echuca College - - - -
St Josephs College Kildare - - - -
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Radio Stations near Echuca

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Echuca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Holden Museum
Port of Echuca
Port of Echuca Discovery Centre

Libraries in Echuca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Campaspe Regional Library0.0

Hotels in Echuca

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mercure Port of Echuca
Quest Echuca Apartment Hotel

Restaurants in Echuca

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP 24hr Restaurant
Opa
Roma
The Mill Echuca

Cafes in Echuca

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Essen
Johnny & Lyle's
Office 3564 Cafe & Wine Bar

Cinemas in Echuca

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Echuca Paramount Cinemas

Train Stations in Echuca

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Echuca

Gas Stations in Echuca

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1263880311
AU #1326483622
BP
BP 24hr High Flow Diesel Pumps
Caltex
Caltex
Shell
U-Go Echuca
United
United

Banks in Echuca

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac
Westpac

Gyms in Echuca

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Next Level Fitness

Golf Courses in Echuca

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Echuca Back Nine Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Echuca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Echuca

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Deniliquin AirportDNQMedium Airport
Echuca AirportECHMedium Airport
Shepparton AirportSHTMedium Airport
Avonmore Airport-Small Airport
Bamawm Airport-Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Cohuna Airport-Small Airport
Derby Field-Small Airport
Elmore Airport-Small Airport
Gunbower Airport-Small Airport
Kotta Airport-Small Airport
Kyabram Airport-Small Airport
Locksley Field-Small Airport
Longwood Airport-Small Airport
Mangalore Airport-Small Airport
Moama Airstrip-Small Airport
Nagambie Airport-Small Airport
Prairie Airport-Small Airport
Pyramid Hill Airport-Small Airport
Raywood Airfield-Small Airport
Skydive Nagambie Airport-Small Airport
Torrumbarry Airport-Small Airport
Wahring Field-Small Airport
Woodvale Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Echuca

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Echuca

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church Anglican
St Mary's Catholic Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Echuca

What is the population of Echuca?

Echuca has a population of 15,056 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,977.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Echuca expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,998, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,600 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $803 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Echuca?

Echuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches.

How is the job market in Echuca?

Echuca has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $462. There are 1,430 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Echuca?

The median home value in Echuca is $160,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $803. The homeownership rate is 70.7%.

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