Overall score
Bacchus Marsh
49.4/100
Maddingley
38.9/100
Bacchus Marsh vs Maddingley, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bacchus Marsh for retirees; Maddingley for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bacchus MarshMaddingley
Crime rate
Bacchus Marsh
145.9 / 1k
Maddingley
76.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bacchus Marsh
278
Maddingley
61
Population
Bacchus Marsh
7,808
Maddingley
5,491
Metric leadBacchus Marsh 8Maddingley 41 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBacchus Marsh
- Best for investmentMaddingley
- Best for best valueMaddingley
- Best for best schoolsMaddingley
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bacchus Marsh | Maddingley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 145.9 / 1k | 76.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 24 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 278 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 73 | 53 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| Population | 7,808 | 5,491 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Bacchus Marsh reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Maddingley is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Bacchus Marsh is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Maddingley answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Bacchus Marsh sits in a well priced band, compared with a approachable feel in Maddingley.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Maddingley, while Bacchus Marsh remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.