Bacchus Marsh vs Long Forest
The verdict
Bacchus Marsh rates higher for transport (58 vs 0). Long Forest is closer to the coast (36.4 km vs 38.5 km).
Scores
Bacchus MarshLong Forest
| Bacchus Marsh | Long Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 19 |
| Transport | 58 | 0 |
| Education | 52 | 44 |
| Liveability | 70 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bacchus Marsh | Long Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,808 | 343 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,508 | $2,437 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.7% | 25.3% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 85.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Bacchus Marsh High Growth · Long Forest High Growth
Property
| Bacchus Marsh | Long Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $620K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $411K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -6.3% | Data not available |
| 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 | Long Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 602 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 583 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 666 | 292 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,080 | 2,624 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bacchus Marsh | Long Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bacchus Marsh · Long Forest
Transport
| Bacchus Marsh | Long Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 156 | 143 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Bacchus Marsh | Long Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 0 |
| Parks | 19 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 93 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.5 km | 36.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.9 km | 43.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bacchus Marsh | Long Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,808 | 343 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,470 | 372 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,410 | 589 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 2.05% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bacchus Marsh or Long Forest?
Bacchus Marsh has the higher transport score (Bacchus Marsh 58/100 vs Long Forest 0/100).
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