Moving to Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340
What the official numbers say about living in Bacchus Marsh — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $610,000 for a median house or $450,000 for a unit (based on 2024 sales). Sale prices moved up about 75% between 2014 and 2024.
Renting? The census median is $330 a week, against a median personal income of $1,508 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Bacchus Marsh grew 36% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,760 → 7,808 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Italian, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bacchus Marsh sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (71% of workers), while 23% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bacchus Marsh, about 1.8 km away.
The Melbourne CBD is roughly 49 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 15 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 13 parks — see them all on the Bacchus Marsh profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Moorabool — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hawke — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 3340 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bacchus Marsh profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What does a house cost in Bacchus Marsh?
The median house sale price is $610,000 (2024 sales data), and units have a median of $450,000.
What is rent like in Bacchus Marsh?
The census median rent is $330 a week.
Is Bacchus Marsh growing?
Population went from 5,760 (2011) to 7,808 (2021) — up 36% over the decade.
How far is Bacchus Marsh from the city?
About 49 km straight-line from the Melbourne CBD, with Bacchus Marsh station roughly 1.8 km away.
Which council area is Bacchus Marsh in?
Bacchus Marsh falls under Moorabool council and the federal electorate of Hawke.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bacchus Marsh vs Melton West · Bacchus Marsh vs Brookfield.
Nearby guides: Melton West · Brookfield · Harkness · Melton South · Melton · Kurunjang.