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0853, NT · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 0853, NT

How far people went at school, the qualifications they hold and what they studied.

Nearly 70% of residents in postcode 0853 finished Year 12, a figure far above the national average. This high school completion rate stands out as the defining feature of the area's education profile. While many residents hold trade certificates, a growing number are also achieving university degrees.

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📍 0853, NT, Postcode

Where 0853, NT sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

18.1% ▲ +16.7%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 0853, NT — higher than 59% of areas.

0853, NT18.1%
Katherine 17.3%
Northern Territory 21.5%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Year 12 completion rose to 69.8% since 2011, which is far above the Northern Territory figure of 49.8% and much higher than most other similar areas.

Completed Year 12

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69.8% ▲ +7.2%

Higher than 85% of postcode areas.

Share of people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.

Highest year of school

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In 0853, NT, Year 12 is the majority at 78%; Year 10 is next at 12%.

Year 12 69.8% Year 10 10.3% Year 11 6.7% Year 9 or below 2.5%

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 18.1%, though this remains well below the national figure. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 43.8% of residents.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

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18.1% ▲ +16.7%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

Share of people aged 15+ whose highest qualification is a bachelor degree or above (incl. graduate and postgraduate).

Field of study

What people studied.

Qualifications are heavily weighted toward technical and professional fields, with Engineering and related studies being the most common at 30.5%, followed by Management and commerce at 14.5%.

Schools

Schools in the area and how many children they serve (ACARA).

There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is smaller than about 84% of similar areas.

Schools within 3 km

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Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

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).

Schools in and around 0853, NT — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Australian Schools List — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in 0853, NT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA0853/0853-nt/topic/education