Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Bacchus Marsh Surrounds

1,039 km²

Bacchus Marsh Surrounds has mostly owner-occupied homes, a somewhat older age profile and a modest population.

📍 Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,559▲ +18.2%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +2.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over18.8%Children under 1518.9%People in a de facto relationship14.9%▲ +27.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)29.3%

Young adults (25–44)23.6%

Children (0–14)18.9%

Seniors (65+)18.8%

Youth (15–24)9.5%

Marital status

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (10%).

Married48%
Never married34%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia80.1%

England4.0%

New Zealand1.3%

Italy0.3%

Philippines0.3%

India0.2%

South Africa0.2%

China0.1%

Vietnam0.0%

Ancestry

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Australian at 34%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (12%).

Australian40.6%

English39.6%

Irish13.8%

Scottish11.5%

German5.0%

Italian3.5%

Dutch1.9%

Greek0.9%

Chinese0.5%

Indian0.5%

Language

People using another language at home4.0%

Language used at home

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only89.6%

Italian0.3%

Mandarin0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Greek0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion48.1%

Religious affiliation

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Buddhism (0%).

No religion52%
Christianity46%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1246.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher17.9%

Highest year of school

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1246.2%

Year 1018.0%

Year 1115.4%

Year 9 or below12.1%

Highest qualification level

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 44%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV35.7%

Bachelor degree18.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.3%

Postgraduate degree5.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.7%

Certificate I / II1.8%

Field of qualification

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related17.3%

Management & commerce13.1%

Society & culture11.9%

Health9.3%

Education9.2%

Architecture & building6.8%

Agriculture & environment4.2%

Creative arts3.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$770▲ +48.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,731▲ +52.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,053▲ +52.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.1%

Household income distribution

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99932.1%

$650–$1,49925.3%

Under $65015.2%

$4,000 or more10.2%

$3,000–$3,9999.9%

Personal income distribution

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65040.1%

$650–$1,49930.4%

$1,500–$2,99917.8%

$3,000 or more3.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.7%People with a mental health condition9.7%People needing help with daily activities5.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None59.1%

One condition21.0%

Two conditions7.2%

Three or more3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Other condition (17%).

Arthritis11.1%

Mental health9.7%

Other condition9.6%

Asthma9.2%

Diabetes4.8%

Heart disease4.7%

Cancer3.4%

Lung condition2.7%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.6%People providing unpaid care15.0%People caring for children unpaid26.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families12.0%People living alone24.2%▲ +10.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children58%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people35.9%

1 person24.2%

3 people15.2%

4 people14.1%

5 people7.5%

6 or more2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$330▲ +83.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,700▲ +12.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting12.7%Homes owned outright36.5%Separate (detached) houses95.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms84.0%▲ +3.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (13%).

Owned with a mortgage48%
Owned outright37%
Rented13%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house96%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms46.7%

4 bedrooms31.0%

2 bedrooms12.4%

5 or more6.2%

1 bedroom1.8%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $200–$349 (39%) and Under $200 (17%).

$350–$54938.9%

$200–$34936.6%

Under $20015.8%

$550–$7493.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and Under $1,000 (19%).

$1,000–$1,79935.4%

$1,800–$2,99931.0%

Under $1,00017.8%

$3,000 or more9.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.3%▼ -35.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (27%) and 3 vehicles (19%).

2 vehicles37.7%

1 vehicle27.2%

3 vehicles18.6%

4 or more14.3%

No vehicle2.3%

How people get to work

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (24%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)57.8%

Worked at home20.3%

Car (passenger)3.7%

Walked2.2%

Train0.8%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.5%Recent arrivals from overseas2.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation62.1%Employed full-time59.7%

Industries people work in

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Construction at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Public administration & safety (9%).

Construction15.2%

Health care & social assistance11.4%

Public administration & safety8.7%

Education & training8.5%

Retail trade6.7%

Accommodation & food6.2%

Transport & warehousing6.0%

Manufacturing5.9%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.7%

Professional & technical4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Professionals (17%) and Managers (15%).

Technicians & trades16.8%

Professionals16.3%

Managers15.0%

Clerical & administrative12.7%

Community & personal service11.2%

Labourers11.1%

Machinery operators & drivers8.0%

Sales workers6.9%

Areas within Bacchus Marsh Surrounds

Nearby areas

Bacchus Marsh Gisborne Daylesford Melton West Woodend Macedon Brookfield Kurunjang - Toolern Vale

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