Suburb of the Month BACCHUS MARSH, VICTORIA

 

Location

Bacchus Marsh is located in the Moorabool Shire area of Victoria, Australia, approximately 50 kilometres west of Melbourne.

 

Description

When entering Bacchus Marsh from Melbourne, the main road into town is The Avenue of Honour, which is lined by hundreds of elm, oaks and plane trees, planted to honour those who served during World War One. This road leads directly into the commercial centre of town which offers a mix of retail outlets in both historic and modern buildings. Attractions within town include the historic Court House, the Tudor-style Border Inn, the Blacksmith's Cottage, and a number of churches dating back to the 1800s. The Chicory Kiln, in Taverner Street, has been preserved since its construction in 1885 when chicory roots were roasted before being ground and added to coffee.

 

Facilities

Bacchus Marsh has a number of education institutions, including Preschools, Primary Schools, a Catholic College, Grammar School and also a Community College for adult education.

Bacchus Marsh is surrounded by a rich collection of state parks, national parks and waterways which offer bushwalking tracks and the opportunity to explore the scenic gorges and ranges in the area. There are also picnic spots along the Lerderderg River, Werribee River and at the historic bridge over Djerriwarrh Creek, just off the Western Highway. The Merrimu Reservoir, just a short drive north of town, offers BBQ and picnic facilities beside the water supply for towns in the area.

 

Industry and Employment

Bacchus Marsh is traditionally a market garden area, producing a large amount of the area's fruits and vegetables. In recent times it has become a major commuter town of Melbourne, as a result of being one of the major towns in the Melbourne-Ballarat corridor.

The top five industries by employment in Bacchus March include:

·          School education

·          Road freight transport

·          Hospitals Cafes

·          Supermarket & grocery stores

·          Restaurants & takeaway food stores

 

Population

According to the 2006 Census, the population of Bacchus Marsh is 13,261, and around 17 per cent of the population was born outside Australia.

 

Housing Market

Residex Statistics

 

Houses

Units

Current median value

$317,500

$225,500

Current weekly median rent

$275

$235

Current median rental yield

4.75%

5.04%

Predicted Annual Growth over next 5 years

5%+

6%+

 
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February 2011