Darley vs Bacchus Marsh
Darley (median $580,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Bacchus Marsh ($617,000).
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Darley and Bacchus Marsh side by side
| Measure | Darley | Bacchus Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $580,000 | $617,000 |
| Median unit | $470,000 | $427,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 84 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,190 | 7,808 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 482 mm | 457 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Bacchus Marsh scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 84/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darley (1011) sits above Bacchus Marsh (1005). Darley skews owner-occupied (81%), Bacchus Marsh runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Darley is the lower entry point at $580,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Darley edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1005). Darley also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Darley vs Bacchus Marsh: common questions
Is Darley or Bacchus Marsh cheaper to buy in?
Darley has the lower median house price at $580,000, roughly 6% below Bacchus Marsh ($617,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Darley or Bacchus Marsh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darley scores 1011 vs 1005 in Bacchus Marsh. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Darley or Bacchus Marsh?
Bacchus Marsh scores 84/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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