Echuca

Located on the picturesque banks of the River Murray, Echuca is one of Victoria's oldest river towns. Its once-bustling port - one of the key stations for wool and wheat travelling to national and international markets in the 19th century - has now been transformed into a vibrant entertainment and recreation precinct.

Echuca is in the Campaspe area.

Location information

Climate

In summer (January), Echuca's average minimum temperature is 15.2 degrees, and the average maximum is 30.6. In winter (July) average temperatures range from a minimum of 3.90 to a maximum of 13.4. The town's average annual rainfall is 426.4mm.

Population

12,358 (Source: ABS Census 2006).

Cultural diversity

Around 12 percent of people living in Echuca were born outside Australia.

Migrants have settled in Echuca from:

  • England (1.7%)
  • Italy (0.3%)
  • New Zealand (0.9%)
  • Netherlands (0.3%)
  • Scotland (0.4%)

Around seven percent of people living in Echuca speak a language other than English at home.

Languages spoken in Echuca include:

  • Italian (0.4%)
  • Mandarin (0.1%)
  • Greek (0.1%)
  • Russian (0.1%)
  • German (0.1%)

Finding a job

Key industries and employers

The top five industries by employment in Echuca are:

Industry School education Hospitals Cafes restaurants & takeaway food services Supermarket & grocery stores Accommodation
% 6.2 4.5 4.4 3.4 3.3

Local skill shortages

There is no specific information available on skills shortages in Echuca. Information on skills shortages in the Loddon Mallee region is available on the North West Victoria map page.

Job search links

To see jobs currently available in Echuca, visit:

Lifestyle information

Housing and accommodation

In the year to April 2008, the median price of houses sold in Echuca was $250,000.

In December 2007, the median rent for a two-bedroom flat in Echuca was $180 per week, and the median rent for a three-bedroom house was $230 per week.

For information about local hotels, motels and caravan parks, visit the Echuca-Moama accommodation directory.

To find a local real estate agent, visit the REIV agent directory, type 'Echuca' in the search box, select 'suburb' and then press 'search'.

Healthcare

Echuca Regional Health is the main health service in Echuca. For information about healthcare providers in the Echuca area, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.

More information on Victoria's healthcare system can be found in the Health & Medical section.

Schools

For information on schools in Echuca, visit the Schools Online website and search for ‘Echuca’. More information on Victoria's education system can be found in the Education & Childcare section.

Travel

Distance and travel time

Echuca is 206km north of Melbourne. You can travel from Echuca to Melbourne by:

  • car (2 hours 45 minutes)
  • coach (2 hours 45 minutes)
  • train (3 hours 30 minutes)

Nearby towns are:

Public transport

Buses operate around Echuca, and between the town and surrounding areas. For specific routes and timetables, please visit the regional bus information on VicLink and select from the drop down list.

Places of worship

For information about where you can practice your faith, please visit your religion's Australian website. To find it, visit Google, type in the name of your religion, and select 'pages from Australia'.

Sport and recreation

For more information about sport and recreation in Echuca, please visit the Campaspe Shire website.

Echuca attractions

  • Catch a paddle steamer along the Murray River
  • Explore the historic Port of Echuca
  • Fish, canoe or water-ski on the Murray
  • Visit nearby wineries or dine in one of the area's fine local restaurants
  • Riverboats Jazz Food and Wine Festival (February)
  • Port of Echuca Heritage Steam Festival (October)

Also See

Last updated: 22 January 2009

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