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Bacchus Marsh
11 km²
A high proportion of seniors, with 21.9% of the population aged 65 and over, defines the community of Bacchus Marsh. This is a large area where a significant number of people live alone or in one-parent families, though it also supports many children. It is a shifting place where nearly 44% of residents have moved in recently, bringing a diverse mix of backgrounds to a region dominated by detached housing.
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The typical resident is 39, and while the area has more children under 15 than most, it also has a much higher share of seniors than the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.7% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state and national averages.
English is the main language for 86.4% of people, though 8.7% use another language at home—a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.
Many residents here have no religion, at 45.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
A higher number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,508, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746.
The community faces higher health challenges than most, with 33.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and a much higher rate of mental health conditions than most areas.
More people care for children unpaid than in most areas, but the rate of volunteering is much lower than typical for similar places.
There are 98 First Nations people in the area; this group has a typical personal income of $819, which is well above the national figure.
The area has a much higher share of one-parent families and people living alone than most other similar communities.
Detached houses are very common here, making up 84.2% of homes, and the area has a higher share of three-plus bedroom homes than the state average.
Buses are the only form of public transport used for commuting, and while 20.3% of people work from home, the majority still drive to work.
Bacchus Marsh is seeing significant movement, with 44.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
Full-time employment is slightly more common here than in the rest of the country, with construction and healthcare being the main industries.
The area is very walkable, with 91% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and nearly all residents living within 15 minutes of a park.