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Bacchus Marsh VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bacchus Marsh VIC is 7,808 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bacchus Marsh is $771 per week ($40,092 per year). Median rent in Bacchus Marsh is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Bacchus Marsh has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Bacchus Marsh has a population density of 713.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bacchus Marsh is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bacchus Marsh is $1,700.

There were 1,270 recorded offences in Bacchus Marsh in 2025-25, a rate of 163 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (425 offences).

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Bacchus Marsh Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bacchus Marsh Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$771/wk

$40,092 per year

#4115 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

#3803 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,700/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bacchus Marsh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (3,751) Female 52.0% (4,056)

Population Density

713.2

people per km²

7,808 people · 10.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,007

Family income/wk

Bacchus Marsh Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bacchus Marsh Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.3% 1,017 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.7% 1,181 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bacchus Marsh Country of Birth

Australia

92.2%

England

3.5%

India

3.2%

Germany

0.7%

Canada

0.2%

China

0.1%

Greece

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Religion

No Religion

48.2%

Catholic

24.8%

Anglican

10.7%

Not stated

6.7%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Other Religions Tot

2.3%

Othr Rel Sikhism

2.1%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

40.2%

Other

24.8%

Italian

9.3%

Hindi

7.3%

Greek

5.3%

Urdu

4.5%

Mandarin

4.5%

Spanish

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Employment

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Employed full-time

37.4% 2,141 people

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Employed part-time

18.8% 1,078 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 160 people

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Not in labour force

41.0% 2,346 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.7%

Bachelor Degree

24.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Occupation

Professionals

24.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.2%

Community & Personal Service

13.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Managers

11.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.1%

Labourers

5.9%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bacchus Marsh Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.7%

Engineering

16.0%

Society & Culture

13.7%

Education

11.9%

Health

10.3%

Architecture & Building

10.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Creative Arts

4.2%

Information Technology

3.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Dwelling Types

Separate house

87.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

11.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Marital Status

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Married

43.7% 2,776

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Separated

4.1% 262

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Divorced

10.3% 653

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Widowed

6.9% 435

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Never married

35.0% 2,224

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Ancestry

English

30.4%

Australian

28.8%

Irish

10.8%

Scottish

9.4%

Other

6.6%

German

3.2%

Italian

3.0%

Maltese

2.6%

Indian

1.8%

Dutch

1.5%

Polish

1.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bacchus Marsh School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.2%

Secondary — Government

15.3%

Pre-school

13.3%

Vocational Education

10.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.0%

Secondary — Catholic

6.3%

Primary — Catholic

6.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.5% 1,115

✅

No need for assistance

92.5% 13,694

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.0% 842

—

Not a volunteer

86.0% 5,157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

3.0%

$800-$999/mo

5.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bacchus Marsh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.1%

Did not go to work

13.9%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Walked only

3.4%

Train

2.1%

Other

0.6%

Truck

0.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Bus

0.2%

Bicycle

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.2%

1 vehicle

39.1%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

11.9%

4+ vehicles

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.5%

2 bedrooms

15.3%

3 bedrooms

47.4%

4 bedrooms

29.7%

5 bedrooms

3.6%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Population Mobility

16.6%

moved in the last year

47.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

208

Indigenous residents

14,740

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

893

Asthma

326

Arthritis

276

Lung condition

246

Diabetes

219

Heart disease

209

Cancer

134

Stroke

106

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.0%

Couple — no children

30.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — children under 15

10.1%

One parent — no children under 15

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.0% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 7

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Previously served

3.1% 189

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Never served

96.7% 5,823

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 843

—

Did not provide

85.9% 5,137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Children Ever Born

No children

30.2%

1 child

12.4%

2 children

30.8%

3 children

18.5%

4 children

6.0%

5+ children

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bacchus Marsh When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

102

1961–1970

193

1971–1980

124

1981–1990

118

1991–2000

2001–2010

239

2011–2015

146

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Household Size

1 person

30.7%

2 persons

34.2%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

12.8%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,063

Moved from VIC

653

Moved — same area (SA2)

468

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.2%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

7.0%

Intact family — other children present

1.0%

Blended family — other children present

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bacchus Marsh Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1,270 total

Theft

425

Justice Procedures

309

Assault

198

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Fraud

Public Order

Weapons

Other

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Bacchus Marsh Schools

schools nearby

government

1020

avg ICSEA score

6,978

total students

Bacchus Marsh Grammar Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 3,826 students

1115

ICSEA

St Bernard's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 328 students

1035

ICSEA

Pentland Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 556 students

1009

ICSEA

Bacchus Marsh Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 776 students

1008

ICSEA

Darley Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 505 students

988

ICSEA

Bacchus Marsh College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 987 students

966

ICSEA

Indie School (Bacchus Marsh) Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bacchus Marsh Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,508/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bacchus Marsh

Your weekly income

≈ $6,535/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $1,178/wk

Rent share 21.9%

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Bacchus Marsh vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,920 Income: $1,202/wk Rent: $355/wk

Aberfeldie

Pop: 3,925 Income: $1,053/wk Rent: $440/wk

Eaglemont

Pop: 3,960 Income: $1,153/wk Rent: $453/wk

Kerang

Pop: 3,960 Income: $573/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 3,962 Income: $955/wk Rent: $400/wk

Flora Hill

Pop: 3,989 Income: $705/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bacchus Marsh

What is the population of Bacchus Marsh VIC?

The population of Bacchus Marsh VIC is 7,808 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 713.2 people per km².Bacchus Marsh is ranked #916 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bacchus Marsh?

The median personal income in Bacchus Marsh VIC is $771 per week, or $40,092 per year.The median household income is $1,508 per week.Family income is $2,007 per week.Bacchus Marsh is ranked #4,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bacchus Marsh?

Median rent in Bacchus Marsh VIC is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bacchus Marsh ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bacchus Marsh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bacchus Marsh VIC is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bacchus Marsh?

The median age in Bacchus Marsh VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bacchus Marsh a good suburb to live in?

Bacchus Marsh is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 7,808.The median income is $771/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20095. All dollar figures in AUD.