Indicator
Schools within 3 km
Schools serving the area — within 3 km of small areas, or inside larger ones. A measure of access (catchments overlap, so don't add it across areas).
About this measure
Source: Australian Schools List (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)), 2025, CC BY 4.0. Explore the map below for local values.
Explore on the map
See how schools ≤3 km varies across Australia.
Highest areas
SA2 areas with the highest schools ≤3 km (latest data).
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Frequently asked questions
How is Schools within 3 km measured?
Schools serving the area — within 3 km of small areas, or inside larger ones. A measure of access (catchments overlap, so don't add it across areas). It is a count, so larger areas naturally record larger totals — compare it against population or area for a fair read.
How does Schools within 3 km vary across Australia?
Across the 2,454 SA2 areas with data, Schools within 3 km ranges from 0 to 86, with a typical (median) area at 19. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.
Where can I see Schools within 3 km for my area?
Use the interactive map to compare Schools within 3 km 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 Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). (2025). Schools within 3 km [Australian Schools List]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/schools-nearby