Bacchus Marsh (Vic.)

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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the surrounding region, combined with fresh addresses verified by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Bacchus Marsh has a residency count projected to be near 7,914 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 106 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,808 people. The shift is calculated from a resident base of 7,818, calculated by Districts using the most recent ERP data published by the ABS (June 2025) along with 122 validated new addresses identified after the Census date. This population level yields a density of 722 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical averages recorded across other locations analysed by Districts. Throughout the past ten years, the suburb of Bacchus Marsh has shown stable expansion patterns, achieving a 2.0% compound annual growth rate that exceeded Greater Melbourne. The local population gains were mostly stimulated by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 48.0% of the total increases during recent times, though all indicators, including natural expansion and overseas migration, remained positive contributors.

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The suburb of Bacchus Marsh possesses a skilled labour pool, with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and stable job conditions over the prior year, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, there are 3,873 residents employed, while the unemployment rate matches the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the workforce participation rate is notably lower (63.0% relative to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census data shows that a moderate 22.9% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh are marginally below the national average, with a median of $52,022 and an average of $65,597. In comparison, Greater Melbourne has a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $57,027 (median) and $71,907 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and individual earnings in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh are modest, placing between the 36th and 43rd percentiles. Looking at income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings cohort accounts for 32.2% of the local population (2,548 individuals), which matches the broader region where fall into the same bracket. Affordability constraints are significant, with only of income left over after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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The composition of residential properties in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh at the time of the last Census consisted of 84.5% houses and 15.5% alternative dwelling styles (semi-detached, apartments, and other types), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh was considerably higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, standing at 34.0%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (39.2%) or rented (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,700 was well below the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $330 was also lower than the metropolitan figure of $390. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 67.1%, consisting of couples with children at 25.4%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single parents at 12.9%. The remaining 32.9% are non-family households, which consist of single-occupant households at 30.7% and group housing making up 1.9% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.3 people is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The locality presents educational disparities, with university degree attainment rates (21.6%) falling far below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation represents both a hurdle and an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical capabilities are highly represented, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (26.2%).

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Public transport data shows 31 active transit stops in operation within the suburb of Bacchus Marsh. These stops are serviced by 2 distinct routes, which combine to support 576 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is considered good, with residents generally located 269 meters from the closest transit point. Since it is primarily a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 90%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 per household. Approximately 22.9% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules).

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The suburb of Bacchus Marsh faces notable health difficulties, according to Districts assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, with typical medical concerns somewhat widespread, particularly within older cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance is just ahead of the average SA2 area at roughly 53% of the overall population (~4,177 people). This is in contrast to the 56.7% rate observed across Greater Melbourne.

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The suburb of Bacchus Marsh shows lower cultural diversity compared to broader benchmarks, with citizens making up 88.4% of the population, 83.4% born in Australia, and 90.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, representing 46.8% of the local population. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.3% of residents, matching the 2.3% recorded across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of 39 years in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is very close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 75 - 84 age cohort is notably overrepresented at 9.4% of the population, while 25 - 34 year-olds are underrepresented at 13.4%. Data collected since the 2021 Census reveals that the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 7.6% to 9.4% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 12.3% to 13.8%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 15.3% to 13.4%. Long-term forecasts for indicate significant demographic shifts for the suburb of Bacchus Marsh. Leading these changes, the to cohort is projected to expand by ( people), rising from to . This aging trend is further highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older represent of the projected growth. Conversely, the to age group is expected to decrease by people.

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Bacchus Marsh currently has an estimated 490 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 307 children aged 0-2 and 204 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 483 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 857. Birth rates in the area have averaged 14.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).