The size of Echuca is approximately 141.3 square kilometres. It has 70 parks covering nearly 0.9% of total area. The population of Echuca in 2011 was 13,707 people. By 2016 the population was 14,028 showing a population growth of 2.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Echuca is 50-59 years. Households in Echuca are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Echuca work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 65% of the homes in Echuca were owner-occupied compared with 66% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $467,750.