Bacchus Marsh

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3340
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BACCHUS MARSH ranks 496th in VIC when it comes to estimated capital gains experienced by property investors over the past three years.

The suburb’s capital gain of 1.64% for the past year is lower than average compared to its 21.57% growth within a five-year period.

Also in BACCHUS MARSH, the median home price is sitting at $620,000, and the average rent at $490, this suggests property owners could potentially earn a 4.11% increase in gross rental yield.

Property investors have seen a 3.16% gain in BACCHUS MARSH based on an increase in median home prices for the past three months.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that this suburb obtained a 5.96% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 2730th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

Surburb overview

Bacchus Marsh is a regional town in Victoria located within the Shire of Moorabool, approximately 50 kilometres west of Melbourne’s central business district and 48 kilometres east of Ballarat.

Positioned along the Western Freeway and serviced by the Ballarat rail line, the town provides a transport link between metropolitan Melbourne and western Victoria.

According to the 2021 Census, Bacchus Marsh had a population of 23,197 residents, reflecting sustained growth driven by its role as a commuter town and regional service centre.

The town is situated in a fertile river valley formed by the Werribee and Lerderderg rivers, which historically supported orchards, market gardens, and irrigated agriculture.

Bacchus Marsh is recognised for its fruit production, including apples and stone fruit, with seasonal harvests contributing to the local economy.

Residential development has expanded in recent decades, with new housing estates established alongside established neighbourhoods closer to the town centre.

Bacchus Marsh railway station provides V/Line services to Melbourne’s CBD and Ballarat, supporting daily commuting.

Local services include supermarkets, retail outlets, healthcare facilities and primary and secondary schools, including Bacchus Marsh Grammar and Bacchus Marsh College.

Recreational features include the heritage-listed Avenue of Honour and nearby natural attractions such as Lerderderg Gorge State Park, which offers walking and outdoor activities.

Bacchus Marsh experiences a temperate climate with warm-to-hot summers and cool winters, influenced by its valley setting and proximity to the surrounding ranges.

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