Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh is a large town in Victoria, Australia. It is about  north west of the state capital Melbourne. The population of the Bacchus Marsh was 20,345 at the 2016 Census. It is the largest town in the local government area of Shire of Moorabool.

The area became known for its fruit and vegetable farms. In recent years it has become a commuter town for people working in Melbourne.

Bacchus Marsh was named after one of its original inhabitants, Captain William Henry Bacchus. It is located beside two rivers — the Lerderderg and Werribee.

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Category:Towns in Victoria (Australia)