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Bacchus Marsh

VIC 3340 · Moorabool

7,808 (2021) → 8,470 est. (2025) · High Growth

60
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,808
Population
$620K
Median house (2024)
55
Safety score
58
Transport score

Bacchus Marsh is a high growth suburb in Moorabool, VIC 3340, about 48km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $620K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is about 38km inland. Bacchus Marsh has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.

47.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
38.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

7,808
Population
39
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,508
vs NSW median-18.5%
Bachelor degree or higher31.7%
Born in Australia78.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,657 / 64 / 394

Top countries of birth: England (3.27%), India (2.61%), New Zealand (1.49%), Scotland (0.81%), Germany (0.58%)

Top languages: Punjabi (2.25%), Italian (0.51%), Hindi (0.44%), Greek (0.33%), Urdu (0.29%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$620K-6.3%
Median house (2024)
$411K-24.2%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

55
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

47
Break & enter dwelling602/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
15
Motor vehicle theft192/100k
52
Domestic assault666/100k
3
Robbery38/100k
50
Non-domestic assault640/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 709 (all categories, latest year)9,080 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

52

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

14
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1008 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Bernard's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1036
  • Bacchus Marsh Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1016
  • Indie School (Bacchus Marsh)Secondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Bacchus Marsh CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 971
  • Bacchus Marsh Grammar - Maddingley CampusCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1107
  • Darley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 984
  • Pentland Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1011
  • Coimadai Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 1000
  • OneSchool Global VicCombined · Independent · 8.5kmICSEA 992
  • OneSchool Global Vic - Melton CentreCombined · Independent · 8.5km
  • Arnolds Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 998
  • St Catherine of Siena SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.1kmICSEA 989
  • St Francis Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 9.2kmICSEA 1017
  • Wedge Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 972

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

58
31Bus
CBD commute (est.)156 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBacchus Marsh Railway (1.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

43 in suburbSupermarkets
1413 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2419 in suburbParks
85 in suburbPlaygrounds
11593 in suburbPools
31 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
66 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
21 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
6127 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBacchus Marsh & Melton Regional Hospital (1.1 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (34.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

41

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

3
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
3
Public pools
61
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

44

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

24
Parks
1
Nature reserves
31
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

21

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

65

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
5
Clubs RSL/Leagues
4
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.02

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

71

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
5
OSHC
Total services9
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 9 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.15

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.06%
Projected population 204113,410
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Moorabool

Maddingley$600K85transportMerrimuData not available35transportDarley$600K23transportHopetoun ParkData not available0transportLong ForestData not available0transportParwanData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Bacchus Marsh

Is Bacchus Marsh safe?

Bacchus Marsh has a residential safety score of 55/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,080 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bacchus Marsh?

In Bacchus Marsh, the .

How far is Bacchus Marsh from Melbourne CBD?

Bacchus Marsh is about 47.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 156 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Bacchus Marsh?

Bacchus Marsh has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1026 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Bacchus Marsh?

Bacchus Marsh has a transport score of 58/100 and 31 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.