Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh is a large town in Victoria, Australia. It is about 50 kilometres (30 mi) north west of the state capital Melbourne. The population of the Bacchus Marsh was 20,345[1] at the 2016 Census. It is the largest town in the local government area of Shire of Moorabool.

Bacchus Marsh
Victoria
Main St, Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh is located in Shire of Moorabool
Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh
Coordinates37°40′30″S 144°26′20″E
Population
  • 22,223 (2018, Urban Area)[1]
  • 6,394 (2016, state suburb)[2]
 • Density113.209/km2 (293.21/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3340
Elevation118 m (387 ft)
Area196.3 km2 (75.8 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Moorabool
State electorate(s)Melton
Federal division(s)Ballarat
Localities around Bacchus Marsh:
Pentland Hills Darley Merrimu
Pentland Hills Bacchus Marsh Hopetoun Park
Maddingley Maddingley Parwan

The area became known for its fruit and vegetable farms. In recent years it has become a commuter town for people working in Melbourne.[3][4]

Bacchus Marsh was named after one of its original inhabitants, Captain William Henry Bacchus. It is located beside two rivers — the Lerderderg and Werribee.

References
  1. "3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2017–18: Population Estimates by Significant Urban Area, 2008 to 2018". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2018.
  2. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bacchus Marsh (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  3. "Bacchus Marsh short of infrastructure for 5000 new residents - Council - News - Melton Leader". Archived from the original on 2010-09-20. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  4. Gray, Darren; Rood, David (2008-05-08). "Sleepy Bacchus Marsh tipped for a new honour in rural boom". The Age. Melbourne.


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