Average rent in Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, VIC2026

Bacchus Marsh Surrounds is part of the Moorabool council area and sits 66km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 6,559 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $330/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 13% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$330/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,559

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Melbourne
66 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Moorabool

Renting in Bacchus Marsh Surrounds

Bacchus Marsh Surrounds runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $330/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (83% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 13% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (96%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 43 and a population around 6,559. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 13% of residents were born overseas. Bacchus Marsh Surrounds is 66km from Melbourne, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bacchus Marsh Surrounds?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bacchus Marsh Surrounds, VIC was $330. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Bacchus Marsh Surrounds rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Bacchus Marsh Surrounds came in at $330 — 9% below. Bacchus Marsh Surrounds sits 66km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Bacchus Marsh Surrounds have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Bacchus Marsh Surrounds's $330/week (ABS 2021) include Flemington, Kings Park (Vic.), St Albans - South. Noble Park - East, Broadmeadows, Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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