VIC3340· Pop. 7,808Melton

BACCHUS MARSH

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

58

Liveability score

52

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$647,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

1.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

BACCHUS MARSH shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$340/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.37%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

64 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$521k
2021
$560k
2022
$635k
2023
$625k
2025
$648k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

BACCHUS MARSH is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.7% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,806/wk

$99k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.4%

76.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.6%

Population growth

+4.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

53%

35% apartments

Degree qualified

48.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

440 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

50.0 km

Regional

Days on market

36 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

75.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

47.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

809/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3340

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

St Bernard's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1035(62%)
328 students13:1 student–teacher57% girls13% top SEA quarter

Pentland Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1009(51%)
556 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls10% top SEA quarter

Bacchus Marsh Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1008(51%)
776 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls12% top SEA quarter

Coimadai Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 994(44%)
71 students10:1 student–teacher56% girls11% top SEA quarter

Darley Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 988(41%)
505 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls7% top SEA quarter

Balliang East Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 928(17%)
72 students11:1 student–teacher40% girls5% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Bacchus Marsh College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 966(32%)
987 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls6% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Bacchus Marsh Grammar

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1115(88%)
3,826 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls44% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
58/ 100

7.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1005ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 25 tram🚌 41 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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