Living in Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh is a city in Australia, with a population of 24,717 in August 2021. In August 2021, the foreign population was 3,875. The city covered 196.3 km² in 2016. Population density was 127.6 people per km² in 2021.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Bacchus Marsh?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bacchus Marsh.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median rent was A$340 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,733 in August 2021.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Bacchus Marsh yet.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Dwellings	9,457 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings	8,888 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud	340 AUD/week	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official

Work and income

Median personal income was A$823 per week in August 2021. Median household income was A$1,807 per week in August 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Bacchus Marsh?

The unemployment rate is 4 % (August 2021). Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics²

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Bacchus Marsh is 4.0%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment Full Time Count	7,452 people	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Employment rate	61.9 %	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Median Household Income Aud Week	1,807 AUD/week	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week	823 AUD/week	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official
Median gross salary (regional)	1,867 EUR/month	31 Dec 2021	www.abs.gov.au⁶Official
Unemployment rate	4 %country median 4.4%	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics²Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bacchus Marsh. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Workforce Australia — Public employment service

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bacchus Marsh. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent	9.77 %	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bacchus Marsh. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) — State Language Course

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridfree

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Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) — Newcomer Adaptation

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For humanitarian entrants.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bacchus Marsh.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Bacchus Marsh?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.1 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.07 µg/m³ · apps.epa.vic.gov.au¹

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in AustraliaAnnual PM2.5 in Bacchus Marsh is 5.1 µg/m³. Of 25 cities with data, 7 have annual PM2.5 of 5 to under 6 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
PM2.5 — annual mean	5.07 µg/m³	31 Dec 2024	apps.epa.vic.gov.au¹Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities

Grafton24,565 residents Armidale23,967 residents Alice Springs25,912 residents Ulladulla26,519 residents Geelong22,568 residents Hervey Bay22,424 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Bacchus Marsh?

The published population was 24,717 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
City area	196.3 km²	1 Jul 2016	Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.⁴Official
Foreign-resident share	19.7 %	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics²Official
Foreign residents	3,875 people	10 Aug 2021	Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.³Official
Population density	127.6 people/km²	30 Jun 2021	Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.⁵Official
Population Female	12,651 people	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Population Male	12,067 people	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Population	24,717 people	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official

Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025

Population rose 86.9% between 2001 and 2025, from 14,540 to 27,182.

International community in Bacchus Marsh

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total persons	24,717	100.0%
Australia	19,841	80.3%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)	3,875	15.7%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source³

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total	24,717	100.0%
Australia	19,841	80.3%
Country of birth not stated	1,005	4.1%
England	745	3.0%
India	708	2.9%
Born elsewhere(d)	404	1.6%
New Zealand	353	1.4%
Scotland	156	0.6%
Malta	141	0.6%
Philippines	118	0.5%
Germany	110	0.4%

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Published group	People	Share
Netherlands	101	0.4%
Italy	81	0.3%
South Africa	76	0.3%
United States of America	68	0.3%
Sri Lanka	65	0.3%
Ireland	56	0.2%
Vietnam	48	0.2%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)	43	0.2%
Zimbabwe	42	0.2%
Croatia	41	0.2%
Greece	39	0.2%
Singapore	33	0.1%
Pakistan	31	0.1%
Wales	29	0.1%
Malaysia	27	0.1%
Bangladesh	25	0.1%
Poland	25	0.1%
Canada	24	0.1%
Fiji	24	0.1%
North Macedonia	22	0.1%
Chile	21	0.1%
Samoa	21	0.1%
Thailand	19	0.1%
Myanmar	17	0.1%
Indonesia	15	0.1%
Japan	15	0.1%
Korea, Republic of (South)	13	0.1%
Mauritius	12	0.0%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)	9	0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	8	0.0%
Brazil	8	0.0%
Egypt	8	0.0%
Lebanon	8	0.0%
Papua New Guinea	8	0.0%
France	7	0.0%
Iran	6	0.0%
Turkey	6	0.0%
Nepal	5	0.0%
Iraq	4	0.0%
Cambodia	3	0.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source³

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total persons	24,717	100.0%
Australian citizen	22,057	89.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source³

Is Bacchus Marsh a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%

Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–70%

Student57%strong on education, weak on safety · range 49–65%

Family60%strong on family, weak on safety · range 51–69%

Retirement52%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–65%

Foreign residents3,875 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.

Population24,717 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia

Dwellings9,457 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics

Employment rate61.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics

Median gross salary (regional)1,867 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au

Unemployment rate4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Residents born abroad	15.68 %	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official
Households	8,888 households	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Labour force participation rate	64.4 %	31 Dec 2021	Australian Bureau of Statistics³Official
Median age	37 years	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud	1,733 AUD/month	10 Aug 2021	2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia³Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bacchus Marsh when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Bacchus Marsh?

The published population was 24,717 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

Is the air quality good in Bacchus Marsh?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.1 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: apps.epa.vic.gov.au.

What is the unemployment rate in Bacchus Marsh?

The unemployment rate is 4 % (August 2021). Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics.

What is the typical salary around Bacchus Marsh?

The median gross salary is 1,867 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

How many foreign residents live in Bacchus Marsh?

3,875 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

Is Bacchus Marsh a good place to live?

Bacchus Marsh may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Australia live in Bacchus Marsh?

The official country of birth distribution records 19,841 people (80.3%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Bacchus Marsh, Australia: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/bacchus-marsh/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  title = {Bacchus Marsh, Australia: rent, salary, jobs},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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apps.epa.vic.gov.au apps.epa.vic.gov.au · checked 2026-08-26
Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27

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