Campaspe Shire
Campaspe Shire is one of VIC's top-performing councils, ranking 14th of 79 and strongest on lifestyle & amenity.
"Murray River heritage — Echuca-Moama's riverboat culture and irrigation farming country"
Victoria · regional council · Pop. 38,000
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
59 out of 100
#5 of 29 regional councils in VIC
#14 in Victoria
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 69/100 |
| Community Services | 45/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 75/100 |
| Core Operations | 47/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Campaspe Shire performs strongest in resident satisfaction and governance transparency (better than 75% of peers). Performance in community services is moderate at the 45th percentile among peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Murray River heritage — Echuca-Moama's riverboat culture and irrigation farming country
Campaspe covers Echuca, Rochester, and the irrigation farming country between the Murray River and northern Victoria. Echuca is the star — a beautifully preserved riverboat port town that draws tourists year-round. The surrounding area is productive farming land with a strong community backbone.
Known For
- Echuca historic port and paddle steamers — one of Australia's best-preserved river towns
- Rich Murray River food culture — wineries, produce, and dining
- Rochester — a resilient farming community recovering from recent floods
- Irrigation farming — the shire is part of Victoria's food bowl
Living Here
Echuca offers genuine regional charm with Murray River lifestyle — swimming, fishing, boating, and a historic streetscape. Rochester and surrounding towns are smaller and more agricultural. Health and education services are adequate but not metropolitan-level.
Hidden Gem
The Echuca-Moama food scene has quietly become one of regional Victoria's best — local produce, riverside dining, and emerging wineries.