2044, NSW · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 2044, NSW

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

A huge gap in educational attainment marks postcode 2044, where nearly 45% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%. High levels of schooling and university degrees define the local workforce, with a significant rise in qualifications since 2011.

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📍 2044, NSW, Postcode

Where 2044, NSW sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

44.8% ▲ +65.1%
  • 0.0%–2.1%: 28 areas
  • 2.1%–4.3%: 23 areas
  • 4.3%–6.4%: 90 areas
  • 6.4%–8.6%: 225 areas
  • 8.6%–10.7%: 343 areas
  • 10.7%–12.9%: 327 areas
  • 12.9%–15.0%: 262 areas
  • 15.0%–17.1%: 203 areas
  • 17.1%–19.3%: 145 areas
  • 19.3%–21.4%: 120 areas
  • 21.4%–23.6%: 97 areas
  • 23.6%–25.7%: 87 areas
  • 25.7%–27.9%: 68 areas
  • 27.9%–30.0%: 68 areas
  • 30.0%–32.1%: 69 areas
  • 32.1%–34.3%: 58 areas
  • 34.3%–36.4%: 55 areas
  • 36.4%–38.6%: 52 areas
  • 38.6%–40.7%: 46 areas
  • 40.7%–42.9%: 27 areas
  • 42.9%–45.0%: 40 areas
  • 45.0%–47.1%: 42 areas
  • 47.1%–49.3%: 27 areas
  • 49.3%–51.4%: 29 areas
  • 51.4%–53.6%: 34 areas
  • 53.6%–55.7%: 26 areas
  • 55.7%–57.9%: 21 areas
  • 57.9%–60.0%: 14 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2044, NSW — higher than 93% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
2044, NSW44.8%
Inner West 48.2%
New South Wales 27.8%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Schooling levels are far above the state and national figures, with 75.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is 17 points higher than the New South Wales average and represents a 15 point increase since 2011.

75.4% ▲ +24.9%

Higher than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 60.4%
  • 2016: 68.2%
  • 2021: 75.4%

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

Highest year of school

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In 2044, NSW, Year 12 is the majority at 79%; Year 10 is next at 10%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Among the highest in the region, 44.8% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. This far exceeds the national average by 19 points, with postgraduate degrees held by 16.4% of the population.

44.8% ▲ +65.1%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 27.1%
  • 2016: 34.5%
  • 2021: 44.8%

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

Highest qualification level

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In 2044, NSW, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 47%, followed by Postgraduate degree (18%) and Certificate III / IV (15%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common fields of study are management and commerce at 21.5%, followed by society and culture at 15.8% and creative arts at 14.1%.

Schools

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

Local schools are much larger and have a much higher advantage score than most areas. All schools in the area are government-run, with two primary schools and one secondary school.

3

Higher than 57% 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).

1,096

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

Enrolment-weighted average ICSEA — an index of socio-educational advantage, centred near 1000 (context, not a quality ranking).

Schools in and around 2044, NSW — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving 2044, NSW

3 schools — 1,485 students, average ICSEA 1,096.

By sector: Government 3

By type: Primary 2 · Secondary 1

Schools serving 2044, NSW, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Tempe Public School, Tempe Government Primary 0.9 km 346 1,096
Tempe High School, Tempe Government Secondary 0.9 km 985 1,096
St Peters Public School, St Peters Government Primary 1.0 km 154 1,099

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 2044, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2044/2044-nsw/topic/education