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Independent — School sector

Share of school sector that is independent.

Australia over time

— in 2021

No comparable data across years.

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how independent varies across Australia.

By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By region (sa4) By suburb / locality By federal electorate By state electorate

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest independent (2021 Census).

  1. West Pennant Hills 100.0%
  2. Redfern 100.0%
  3. Sydney (South) - Haymarket 100.0%
  4. Melbourne CBD - East 100.0%
  5. Thorneside 100.0%
  6. Wakerley 100.0%

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Frequently asked questions

How is Independent — School sector measured?

Share of school sector that is independent. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.

How does Independent — School sector vary across Australia?

Across the 849 SA2 areas with data, Independent — School sector ranges from 7.7% to 100.0%, with a typical (median) area at 25.0%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can Independent — School sector be compared across censuses?

Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in Independent — School sector should be read with caution.

Where can I see Independent — School sector for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Independent — School sector down to statistical area 2 (sa2) and postcode level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Independent — School sector [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:school-sector:independent