Bacchus Marsh vs Darley
The verdict
Bacchus Marsh is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $653K in Darley. Bacchus Marsh rates higher for transport (58 vs 23). Bacchus Marsh is closer to the coast (38.5 km vs 43.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Darley rates higher (93 vs 55/100 in Bacchus Marsh).
Scores
| Bacchus Marsh | Darley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 37 |
| Transport | 58 | 23 |
| Education | 52 | 49 |
| Liveability | 70 | 40 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bacchus Marsh | Darley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,808 | 9,190 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,508 | $1,951 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.7% | 27.1% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bacchus Marsh High Growth · Darley High Growth
Property
| Bacchus Marsh | Darley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $620K | $653K |
| Median unit price | $411K | $380K |
| House price YoY | -6.3% | -13.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bacchus Marsh | Darley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 602 | 207 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 163 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 666 | 403 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,080 | 2,992 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bacchus Marsh | Darley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bacchus Marsh · Darley
Transport
| Bacchus Marsh | Darley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 156 | 165 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Bacchus Marsh | Darley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 1 |
| Parks | 19 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 93 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.5 km | 43.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.9 km | 51.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bacchus Marsh | Darley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,808 | 9,190 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,470 | 9,969 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,410 | 15,784 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 2.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bacchus Marsh or Darley?
Darley has the higher residential safety score (Bacchus Marsh 55/100 vs Darley 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Bacchus Marsh or Darley?
Bacchus Marsh is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $653K.
Which has better schools, Bacchus Marsh or Darley?
Bacchus Marsh has a higher average school ICSEA (Bacchus Marsh 1026 vs Darley 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bacchus Marsh or Darley?
Bacchus Marsh has the higher transport score (Bacchus Marsh 58/100 vs Darley 23/100).
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