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2308, NSW · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 2308, NSW

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

Over 71% of people in postcode 2308 have finished Year 12, a figure far above the national average. While high school completion is common, very few residents hold university degrees. This creates a distinct educational profile where most adults have basic schooling but few have higher qualifications.

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📍 2308, NSW, Postcode

Where 2308, NSW sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

1.8% ▼ -73.2%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2308, NSW — lower than 99% of areas.

2308, NSW1.8%
Newcastle 28.3%
New South Wales 27.8%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

The 71.3% of residents who completed Year 12 is far above the New South Wales figure of 58.9%, though this is a 20 point drop from 2011.

Completed Year 12

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71.3% ▼ -22.1%

Higher than 87% 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 2308, NSW, Year 12 is the majority at 99%; Year 11 is next at 1%.

Year 12 71.3% Year 11 0.4% Year 10 0.2%

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

University degrees are rare here, with only 1.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the Australian average of 26.3%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

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1.8% ▼ -73.2%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

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 2308, NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 49%, followed by Certificate I / II (19%) and Bachelor degree (18%).

Certificate III / IV 11.2% Certificate I / II 4.3% Bachelor degree 4.1% Advanced diploma / diploma 2.8% Postgraduate degree 0.6%

Field of study

What people studied.

Among those with qualifications, the most common fields are management and commerce at 3.9%, followed closely by society and culture and hospitality services at 3.7% each.

Schools

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

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

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 2308, NSW — 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 2308, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2308/2308-nsw/topic/education