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Bacchus Marsh
19 km²
Surrounded by parks and nature in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, Bacchus Marsh is a family-oriented community with a growing population of young people. It is a place where large, detached homes are the norm and children under 15 are much more common than in most similar areas. The typical resident is 37, and the area has seen a significant rise in both household incomes and the number of people working from home since 2011.
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This is a young community where the typical resident is 37 and 20.9% of people are children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. De facto relationships are also more common here than across Victoria.
People born overseas make up 16.0% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas but far below the state figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, both at around 39%.
About 9.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas but far below the national average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.
Nearly 47% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as this figure rose 24 points since 2011.
Educational attainment has climbed since 2011, with 51.4% of residents now completing Year 12 and 17.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the state average.
Typical incomes are much higher than in similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,125 a week. This reflects a strong trend of growth, as typical household weekly incomes rose $615 since 2011.
A higher number of people need help with daily activities (7.1%) and live with a mental health condition (11.4%) compared to most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are more common here than across Victoria.
Caring for children is a significant activity here, with 30.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in similar areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up the largest group at 58.2%.
Large homes dominate the landscape, with 87% having three or more bedrooms and 89.1% being separate houses. While typical rents have risen to $340 a week, the proportion of homes owned outright is much lower than in similar areas.
Cars are essential here, as only 1.7% of people commute by public transport. Working from home has become far more common, rising from 1.9% in 2011 to 18.5% in 2021.
The area has seen significant movement, with 43.5% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.4% of the population.
The workforce is active and stable, with 64.1% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is lower than in most similar areas. Construction and healthcare are the primary industries.
While nearly everyone lives within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is less walkable than the state average. Many homes are far from schools and health services.