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Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh (population approximately 13,200) is in the Moorabool Shire area.
Find out more about living and working in the region at www.lifewasmeanttobeeasy.com.au
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Retail trade |
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Agriculture |
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Health and community services |
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Education |
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Manufacturing |
Finding a job in Bacchus Marsh
About Bacchus Marsh
Average temperatures
| Season | Av max | Av min |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | 28.7°C | 11.5°C |
| Winter | 14.4°C | 3.0°C |
Average travel time to Melbourne (48km)
| By | Time |
|---|---|
| Car | 45 mins |
| Train |
40 mins |
| Coach |
1 hrs 20 mins |
Housing costs
| Median cost |
Purchase | Rental per week |
|---|---|---|
| House | $326,000 (Jan 2012) |
$280 (in Moorabool Shire, Jun 2011) |
| Unit |
$268,000 (Jan 2012) |
$118 (in Moorabool Shire, Dec 2010) |
Source: Housing prices - domain.com.au. Rental prices - Department of Human Services Rental Report
To find a local real estate agent, visit the REIV agent directory
For information about local hotels, motels and caravan parks, visit the Travel Victoria website.
Cultural groups
| Migrants from | Languages spoken |
|---|---|
| England (4.0%) | Italian (0.%) |
| Netherlands (0.6%) | German (0.2%) |
| New Zealand (1.1%) |
Dutch (0.3%) |
| Germany (0.5%) | Maltese (0.2%) |
| Scotland (1.0%) |
Greek (0.3%) |
Services
| Schools | Health care |
|---|---|
| 3 primary schools |
Djerriwarrh Health Services |
| 1 secondary school |
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| 4 university or TAFE campuses |
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| Find a school at the Department of Education and Early Childhood development website or find out more about education and childcare in Victoria. | Visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory for more health care information and services. |
Sport and recreation
For more information about sport and recreation in Bacchus Marsh, please visit the Life Was Meant To Be Easy website
Places of worship
For more information about where you can practice your faith, visit your religion's Australian website. Select 'pages from Australia' if searching for your religion in Google
Bacchus Marsh attractions
- Avenue of Honour
- Local fruit and vegetables
- Werribee Gorge and Lerderderg Gorge State Parks
- Cup Day in the Park (November)
