Bacchus Marsh is the largest urban area in the local government area of Shire of Moorabool. Many families and young couple enjoy the open spaces and greenery. The population is expected to see a sharp increase in the next decade.
Bacchus Marsh is home to some of the finest wineries, orchards, and natural parks & walkways. It doesn't have an abundance of amenities but with new land estates and housing opportunities arising, its likely this will change in the next decade.
Bacchus Marsh is filled with old traditional freestanding homes. In recent years the suburb has witnessed new housing estates to cater the increased population in Melbourne. You'll find both new and old homes in the area to choose from.
The suburb has a great supply of schools and education facilities ranging from primary schools to secondary colleges.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School is Victoria's oldest ‘still operating’ state school and has a proud and wonderful history of providing quality education to the township of Bacchus Marsh and surrounding districts.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar commenced operation in 1988. It has grown from a single campus with approximately 300 students to one with three campuses and more than 2600 students.
St Bernard's Parish Primary School was founded by Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop in 1890 and teaches children from grades prep foundation through to grade six.