Bacchus Marsh vs Merrimu
The verdict
Bacchus Marsh rates higher for liveability (70 vs 16). Merrimu has a shorter estimated CBD commute (150 vs 156 min).
Scores
Bacchus MarshMerrimu
| Bacchus Marsh | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 30 |
| Transport | 58 | 35 |
| Education | 52 | 41 |
| 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 | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,808 | 397 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,508 | $2,441 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.7% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Bacchus Marsh High Growth · Merrimu High Growth
Property
| Bacchus Marsh | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 602 | 252 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 666 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,080 | 1,259 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bacchus Marsh | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Merrimu
Transport
| Bacchus Marsh | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 156 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Bacchus Marsh | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 38.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.9 km | 46.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bacchus Marsh | Merrimu | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,808 | 397 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,470 | 431 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,410 | 682 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bacchus Marsh or Merrimu?
Bacchus Marsh has the higher transport score (Bacchus Marsh 58/100 vs Merrimu 35/100).
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