Bacchus Marsh Population 2026

Bacchus Marsh has a population of 24,717, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Victoria. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 228× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bacchus Marsh (capital Canberra shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

24,717

Rank in Australia

#59

Coordinates

37.67°S, 144.44°E

~111 m elevation · Australia/Melbourne

Distance to capital (Canberra)

496 km

308 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Victoria

City	Population	Rank in Australia
Melbourne	5,435,590	#2
Geelong	282,809	#12
Ballarat	111,973	#19
Bendigo	103,034	#21
Wodonga	38,949	#38
St Albans	37,629	#40
Mildura	34,565	#43
Frankston East	34,457	#44

Cities near Bacchus Marsh

St Albans37,629 people · ~33 km away
Melbourne5,435,590 people · ~49 km away
Ballarat111,973 people · ~53 km away
Geelong282,809 people · ~53 km away
Wallan15,004 people · ~56 km away
Balwyn North21,302 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bacchus Marsh?

Bacchus Marsh has a population of 24,717 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Australia.

What region is Bacchus Marsh in?

Bacchus Marsh is located in Victoria, Australia.

Is Bacchus Marsh the capital of Australia?

No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 496 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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