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Indicator

Combined — School type

Share of school type that is combined.

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 combined 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 combined (2021 Census).

  1. Lord Howe Island 100.0%
  2. Ashfield - North 100.0%
  3. Royal National Park 100.0%
  4. Seymour 100.0%
  5. South Morang - North 100.0%
  6. Croydon South 100.0%

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Frequently asked questions

How is Combined — School type measured?

Share of school type that is combined. 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 Combined — School type vary across Australia?

Across the 1,058 SA2 areas with data, Combined — School type ranges from 5.9% to 100.0%, with a typical (median) area at 33.3%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can Combined — School type be compared across censuses?

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

Where can I see Combined — School type for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Combined — School type 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). Combined — School type [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:school-type:combined