Bacchus Marsh
VIC 3340 · Moorabool
7,808 (2021) → 8,470 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3340 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1008 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Bernard's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1035
- Bacchus Marsh Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1008
- Indie School (Bacchus Marsh)Secondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bacchus Marsh CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 966
- Bacchus Marsh Grammar - Maddingley CampusCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1115
- Darley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 988
- Pentland Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1009
- Coimadai Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 994
- OneSchool Global VicCombined · Independent · 8.5kmICSEA 984
- OneSchool Global Vic - Melton CentreCombined · Independent · 8.5km
- Arnolds Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 999
- St Catherine of Siena SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.1kmICSEA 1002
- St Francis Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 9.2kmICSEA 1012
- Binap Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 972
- Wedge Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 976
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 129 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bacchus Marsh?
Bacchus Marsh has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1022 (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.