Indicator
Primary — School type
Share of school type that is primary.
Australia over time
No comparable data across years.
Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.
Explore on the map
See how primary varies across Australia.
Highest areas
SA2 areas with the highest primary (2021 Census).
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Frequently asked questions
How is Primary — School type measured?
Share of school type that is primary. 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 Primary — School type vary across Australia?
Across the 2,105 SA2 areas with data, Primary — School type ranges from 10.0% to 100.0%, with a typical (median) area at 66.7%. Most areas cluster toward the higher end, with a tail of much lower areas.
Can Primary — School type be compared across censuses?
Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in Primary — School type should be read with caution.
Where can I see Primary — School type for my area?
Use the interactive map to compare Primary — 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). Primary — School type [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:school-type:primary