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Bacchus Marsh
196 km²
Rapid growth has shaped Bacchus Marsh, where the population grew by 44% since 2011. It is a family-focused community with a typical resident aged 37, making it slightly younger than the national figure. Many households are larger than usual, which aligns with the high proportion of children under 15. The area is largely residential and suburban, with a strong preference for detached housing and a high rate of full-time employment.
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The area is notably young, with 20.9% of people being children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas. A significant 14.1% of residents are in de facto relationships, a figure that has risen since 2011.
While 80.3% of residents were born in Australia, the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 15.7%. This is still far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Language diversity is increasing, with 9.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains far below the Victorian average.
A large portion of the community—46.0%—reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This has been a significant trend, rising 19 points since 2011.
The community is becoming more qualified, with 51.5% of adults completing Year 12. However, the 17.7% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.
Incomes are generally strong and have grown since 2011. The typical weekly family income is $2,156, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
About 31.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.9% of the population.
The community has a high rate of unpaid care, with 31.0% of people caring for children, well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is among the lowest at this level.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.7% of families.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 90.1% of homes. Large family homes are the norm, with 87.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.
Car dependence is high, as 59.5% of people drive to work and only 3.7% of homes have no vehicle. However, 18.7% now work from home, a sharp rise since 2011.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.1% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.7% of the community.
Employment rates are strong, with 64.5% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is much lower than most similar areas.
The area is somewhat walkable, but many homes are far from essential services. While 94.3% of homes are near a park, only 51.5% are within a 15-minute walk of a school.