Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Melton - Bacchus Marsh

672 km²

Melton - Bacchus Marsh is characterised by a large population and a younger age profile than most.

It also has somewhat fewer renters than the norm and slightly above-average household incomes.

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📍 Melton - Bacchus Marsh, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population198,439▲ +59.3%since 2011 Median age33 yrs▲ +3.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.2%People aged 65 and over10.0%Children under 1524.0%People in a de facto relationship9.8%▲ +8.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Children (0–14) (24%) and Older adults (45–64) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)32.1%

Children (0–14)24.0%

Older adults (45–64)21.3%

Youth (15–24)12.6%

Seniors (65+)10.0%

Marital status

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (7%).

Married50%
Never married35%
Divorced7%
Separated4%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Australia at 78%, followed by India (9%) and Philippines (4%).

Australia61.8%

India7.4%

Philippines2.9%

New Zealand2.1%

England1.6%

Vietnam1.5%

Italy0.5%

China0.5%

South Africa0.3%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Australian at 28%, followed by English (26%) and Indian (9%).

Australian22.9%

English20.8%

Indian7.3%

Italian5.7%

Irish5.2%

Scottish4.8%

Filipino4.2%

Chinese2.6%

Vietnamese2.4%

German2.3%

Language

People using another language at home35.7%

Language used at home

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is English only at 78%, followed by Punjabi (7%) and Vietnamese (3%).

English only57.8%

Punjabi5.5%

Vietnamese2.3%

Arabic1.9%

Hindi1.8%

Tagalog1.5%

Italian0.9%

Greek0.9%

Mandarin0.7%

Cantonese0.4%

Religion

People with no religion26.7%

Religious affiliation

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (29%) and Islam (6%).

Christianity51%
No religion29%
Islam6%
Other religions6%
Hinduism5%
Buddhism3%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1259.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher21.1%

Highest year of school

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Year 12 at 63%, followed by Year 10 (15%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1259.2%

Year 1014.0%

Year 9 or below10.4%

Year 1110.1%

Highest qualification level

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 34%, followed by Bachelor degree (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV28.6%

Bachelor degree24.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.2%

Postgraduate degree8.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.3%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce18.9%

Engineering & related14.7%

Society & culture12.1%

Health8.7%

Education7.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.2%

Architecture & building5.8%

Information technology5.1%

Natural & physical sciences2.6%

Creative arts2.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$784▲ +29.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,873▲ +38.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,057▲ +38.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.9%

Household income distribution

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99935.6%

$650–$1,49925.3%

Under $65011.9%

$3,000–$3,99911.5%

$4,000 or more9.4%

Personal income distribution

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65039.9%

$650–$1,49933.1%

$1,500–$2,99916.7%

$3,000 or more2.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.0%People with a mental health condition7.6%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (5%).

None67.3%

One condition16.7%

Two conditions4.8%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Asthma at 21%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (17%).

Asthma8.6%

Mental health7.6%

Other condition7.1%

Arthritis6.2%

Diabetes4.9%

Heart disease2.7%

Cancer1.9%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.3%People providing unpaid care12.2%People caring for children unpaid32.1%People who served in the Defence Force1.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.5%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▲ +3.4%since 2011 One-parent families14.6%People living alone17.2%▲ +1.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (17%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children68%
Couples without children17%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is 2 people at 26%, followed by 4 people (22%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people26.0%

4 people22.1%

3 people19.1%

1 person17.2%

5 people9.8%

6 or more5.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$351▲ +32.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,800▲ +3.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting22.4%Homes owned outright22.8%Separate (detached) houses90.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms92.0%▲ +2.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 53%, followed by Owned outright (23%) and Rented (23%).

Owned with a mortgage53%
Owned outright23%
Rented23%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house91%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 3 bedrooms (40%) and 5 or more (7%).

4 bedrooms45.9%

3 bedrooms39.0%

5 or more7.0%

2 bedrooms5.4%

1 bedroom1.0%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is $350–$549 at 54%, followed by $200–$349 (38%) and Under $200 (6%).

$350–$54951.5%

$200–$34936.7%

Under $2005.3%

$550–$7491.6%

$750 or more0.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and Under $1,000 (13%).

$1,800–$2,99937.1%

$1,000–$1,79933.4%

Under $1,00012.2%

$3,000 or more10.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.3%▼ -25.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles43.0%

1 vehicle29.5%

3 vehicles15.2%

4 or more9.0%

No vehicle3.3%

How people get to work

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)57.9%

Worked at home19.6%

Car (passenger)4.3%

Train1.6%

Walked0.6%

Bus0.3%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.8%Recent arrivals from overseas11.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.2%Labour-force participation64.1%Employed full-time61.4%

Industries people work in

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Construction (12%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance12.2%

Construction11.8%

Retail trade10.2%

Transport & warehousing9.9%

Education & training7.8%

Manufacturing6.9%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Accommodation & food5.6%

Professional & technical5.2%

Finance & insurance3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Melton - Bacchus Marsh, the largest group is Professionals at 17%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals17.1%

Clerical & administrative14.3%

Technicians & trades14.2%

Community & personal service12.0%

Machinery operators & drivers11.2%

Managers10.1%

Labourers9.7%

Sales workers9.1%

Areas within Melton - Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh Brookfield Burnside Burnside Heights Caroline Springs Cobblebank - Strathtulloh Eynesbury - Exford Fraser Rise - Plumpton Hillside Kurunjang - Toolern Vale Melton Melton South - Weir Views Melton West Rockbank - Mount Cottrell Taylors Hill

Nearby areas

Sunbury Wyndham Brimbank Keilor Hobsons Bay Tullamarine - Broadmeadows Maribyrnong Macedon Ranges

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