Bacchus Marsh, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Bacchus Marsh is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 21,692. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

21,692 Population 28/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population21,692
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population21,692
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates-37.6727°, 144.4383°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 21,692. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 511 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27° 39.0
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.7° 41.9
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.4° 36.9
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 10.1° / 20.6° 41.6
May 12.5°C / 55°F 8.3° / 16.7° 33.9
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14° 41.2
Jul 9.6°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.4° 32.7
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6° / 14.7° 39.0
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 7.2° / 17.1° 45.4
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 8.7° / 20° 47.9
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.6° 59.4
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 12.3° / 24.8° 52.1
Bacchus Marsh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area765.7 sq mi (1,983.2 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates37.6727°S, 144.4383°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 142 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 150 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 148 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 147 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 38 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 145 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 85 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 86 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 119 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 113 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 150 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 92 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 76 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 102 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 49 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 98 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 149 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 49 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 149 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
July 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest
November 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in

Bacchus Marsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Bacchus Marsh

Institution Type Founded Website
Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre Central Highlands College - ,

Schools in Bacchus Marsh

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Bernard's Primary School - - - -
Bacchus Marsh Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bacchus Marsh

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5 - AAC+ 64 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Bacchus Marsh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Gliding Museum
B-24 Liberator Museum
Old Gisborne Court House

Libraries in Bacchus Marsh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gisborne Library0.0
Knowledge Resource Centre0.0
Lerderderg Library0.0
Melton Library & Learning Hub0.0
Wyndham Library Service - Manor Lakes Branch0.0
Wyndham Library Service - Werribee Branch0.0

Hotels in Bacchus Marsh

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Border Inn Hotel
Court House Hotel
Flanaghans Hotel
Young&main

Restaurants in Bacchus Marsh

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bacchus Thai Restaurant
Golden Valley
Keepers
Royal Indians in Bacchus
Town & Country
Young&main

Cafes in Bacchus Marsh

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angelo's Bakery Cafe
Baby Black
Banh Mi
Jolly Miller Bakery Cafe
Poppies on main
The Coffee Club
The Flour Pot Café

Theatres in Bacchus Marsh

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Impressario Theatre

Monuments in Bacchus Marsh

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pioneer Women's Avenue

Clinics in Bacchus Marsh

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #5589387379
Bacchus Marsh Psychology Clinic
Mind Mosaics Psychology

Dentists in Bacchus Marsh

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Main Street Dental

Veterinaries in Bacchus Marsh

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bacchus Marsh Vet Clinic

Gas Stations in Bacchus Marsh

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
APCO
EG Australia
Foodworks Fuel
Foodworks Fuel
Shell

Banks in Bacchus Marsh

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Bacchus Marsh

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bacchus Marsh Village Shopping Centre
Bacchus Marsh Village Shopping Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Bacchus Marsh

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Airports Near Bacchus Marsh

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Maryborough Airport-Small Airport
Melton Airport-Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip-Small Airport
Romsey Airport-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Torquay Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bacchus Marsh

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bacchus Marsh Christian Church
Bell Tower
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Masonic Lodge
St Andrews Church
St Bernards

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bacchus Marsh

What is the population of Bacchus Marsh?

Bacchus Marsh has a population of 21,692 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 765.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bacchus Marsh?

Bacchus Marsh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

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