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VIC · Moorabool Council

Bacchus Marsh, 3340

Current weather

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Updated

Desirability score

54.8/100
Average

Top 23% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Dining hub
  • Top transport
  • Parks
  • Schools
  • Shops
What Bacchus Marsh is known for: Dining hub, Top transport, Parks, Schools, Shops

Suburb profile

In Moorabool, Bacchus Marsh is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, with locals returning to favourite spots. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because housing affordability and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum.

Population

Population
7,808
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,508
Dwelling vacancy
8.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
300 of 3,447
Median monthly mortgage
$1,700
Employment rate
55%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
262 / 394 / 64

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,323
Against the person
189
Against property
628
Rate per 1,000 residents
169.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 41 residents
State safety percentile
88.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+24%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle83
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store118
  • B49 Other Theft177
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order170
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions94

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,009
  • Bacchus Marsh CollegeSecondary
  • Bacchus Marsh GrammarCombined
  • Bacchus Marsh Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Pentland Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Bernard's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

32 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bernborough Ct/Underbank Bvd
  • Chicquita
  • Chicquita
  • Cuddle Ct/Underbank Bvd
  • Gunsynd Ct/Underbank Bvd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

44 active roadworks / incidents

  • Bacchus Marsh Intersection Upgrades - Bacchus Marsh - Main Street RoadworksMain Street - Bacchus Marsh28 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 03/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MAIN STREET, GRANT STREET03 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 03/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MAIN STREET, CLARINDA STREET03 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 03/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GRANT STREET, MILLBANK STREET03 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 03/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GISBORNE ROAD, MAIN STREET03 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 03/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MAIN STREET, CLARINDA STREET03 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 03/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GRANT STREET, MILLBANK STREET03 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 03/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GISBORNE ROAD, MAIN STREET03 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 03/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MAIN STREET, GRANT STREET03 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 03/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MAIN STREET, GRANT STREET03 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

73 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings & Works in an ESO2 (Single Dwelling)
    50A GRAHAM STREET BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Two (2) Dwellings and Removal of an Easement
    10-12 BOYD STREET BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing Dwelling
    13 LIDGETT STREET BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 24 Dwellings
    22-24 SIMPSON STREET BACCHUS MARSH 3340In progress
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling and Shed and Two (2) Lot Subdivision (Boundary Realignment)
    180 MASONS LANE BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    1 LINDA DRIVE BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three (3) Dwellings, Three (3) Lot Subdivision and Access to a RDZ1
    71 GISBORNE ROAD BACCHUS MARSH 3340Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Industrial Premises (Abattoir)
    6 WOOLPACK ROAD BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Two Dwellings
    111 UNDERBANK BLVD BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Medical Centre (Dental Practice), Development of Business Identification Signage and Variation of Access to a Road Zone, Category 1 (RDZ1) and Two (2) lot Subdivision.
    83 GISBORNE ROAD BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Dwelling in a Design & Development Overlay Schedule 15 (DDO15)
    2A LIDGETT STREET BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of a Farm Glasshouse, Removal of an Easement, Works in a Heritage Overlay and Creation of an Access to a RDZ1
    406 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD (AVENUE OF HONOUR) BACCHUS MARSH 3340In progress
  • Development of a Staged Residential Subdivision and partial removal of easement E-2 PS 643497C
    Lot C on PS428307M, Halletts WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Staged Residential Subdivision
    Lot C on PS428307M, Halletts WayWithdrawn
  • Development and Use of a Child Care Centre
    101 GISBORNE ROAD BACCHUS MARSH 3340NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    14 MCCULLAGH STREET BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Supply of Packaged Liquor for Consumption away from the Premises
    15/166 MAIN STREET BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Six Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    10 HAMILTON COURT BACCHUS MARSH 3340In progress
  • Development of a Child Care Centre and Medical Centre
    3 Graham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five (5) Lot Subdivision, Creation of a Carriageway Easement and Reduction in Car Parking (10 spaces)
    151-155 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Variation of an Easement
    99 Masons LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three (3) Dwellings
    25 ROSEHILL DRIVE BACCHUS MARSH 3340Lapsed
  • Development of a Shed Ancillary to the Use of the Land
    Lot 1 Bacchus Marsh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Automated Standpipe
    (Opposite 26) Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Variation of Sewerage Easement E-2
    2 O'Keefe CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Works within a DDO10 and Works within HO79 including demolition and Removal of a Tree
    BACCHUS MARSH HOSPITAL, 29-35 GRANT STREET BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the Land for a Cafe and Gym
    535 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD (AVENUE OF HONOUR) BACCHUS MARSH 3340In progress

  • April 2021

  • Development of an Office Ancillary to an Existing Education Facility
    233 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and Use of a Medical Centre (Dental Practice), Development of Business Identification Signage and Variation of Access to a Road Zone, Category 1 (RDZ1) and Two (2) lot Subdivision.
    83 GISBORNE ROAD BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a 2nd Dwelling
    5 LIDGETT STREET BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of Two (2) Dwellings
    79 SHEA STREET BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 29 Lot Subdivision, Multi-Unit Development and a Reduction in all Visitor Car Parking
    NA ROSEHILL DRIVE BACCHUS MARSH 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of a Building Envelope
    12 Canterbury DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five (5) Lot Subdivision
    25 Higgins CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    33 MANOR STREET BACCHUS MARSH 3340Lapsed
  • On Premises Liquor Licence
    23 Grant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Extension to an Existing Dwelling
    404 Bacchus Marsh Road (Avenue of Honour)Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    6 Dugdale StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Two (2) Dwellings
    62 Grant StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Four (4) Lot Boundary Realignment
    168 Underbank BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

99 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • PreMix KingAlcohol
  • ANZATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • WestpacATM
  • Angelo's Bakery CafeBakery
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Jolly Miller Bakery CafeBakery
  • ANZBank
  • Bendigo BankBank

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barbara Court ReservePark
  • Clarinda Street ReservePark
  • Lidgett Street ReservePark
  • Masons Lane ReservePark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve
  • Peppertree ParkPark
  • Rotary ParkPark
  • Rupert Vance Moon V.C. ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
8
Emergency department
On site
  • Bacchus Marsh & Melton Regional HospitalGrant Streethospital
  • Bacchus Marsh Psychology ClinicBacchus Marsh Roadclinic
  • Clinicclinic
  • Grant Street Medical Centreclinic
  • Main Street Dentaldentist
  • Mind Mosaics PsychologyClifton Driveclinic
  • MyClinicdoctor
  • Western Region HealthMain Streetclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

10 state heritage places

  • AVENUE OF HONOURNH2238
  • BACCHUS MARSH EXPRESSNH0504
  • COURT HOUSENH1461
  • ELLERSLIENH0592
  • FORMER BLACKSMITHS COTTAGE AND SHOPNH0462
  • FORMER CHRISTOPHER CRISP RESIDENCENH0505
  • MILLBANKNH0263
  • POLICE STATION AND OLD LOCK-UPNH1546
  • RESIDENCENH0503
  • THE MANOR HOUSENH0264

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Green Leaves Early Learningchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
20
Parks (OSM)
19

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
54.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 23% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1234th in Australia
State rank
283rd in VIC
Peer rank
#109 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#206 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime83
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime118
  • B49 Other Theftcrime177
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime170
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditionscrime94
  • Green Leaves Early Learningchildcarechildcare
  • AVENUE OF HONOURheritageNH2238
  • BACCHUS MARSH EXPRESSheritageNH0504
  • COURT HOUSEheritageNH1461
  • ELLERSLIEheritageNH0592

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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