3039, VIC · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 3039, VIC

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

Management and commerce qualifications are the most common field of study in postcode 3039. This is a highly educated area where nearly half of all adults hold a university degree. The number of people with a bachelor's degree or higher has risen 12 points since 2011, far exceeding the national figure.

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📍 3039, VIC, Postcode

Where 3039, VIC sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

45.1% ▲ +36.0%
  • 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 3039, VIC — higher than 93% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
3039, VIC45.1%
Moonee Valley 36.7%
Victoria 29.2%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

School completion is very high here, with 75.4% of residents finishing Year 12. This is far above the Victorian average and marks an 11 point increase since 2011.

75.4% ▲ +17.5%

Higher than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 64.2%
  • 2016: 69.4%
  • 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 3039, VIC, Year 12 is the majority at 79%; Year 11 is next at 8%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Almost 45.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is among the highest levels for similar areas. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.

45.1% ▲ +36.0%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 33.2%
  • 2016: 38.2%
  • 2021: 45.1%

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 3039, VIC, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 43%, followed by Postgraduate degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most popular qualifications are in management and commerce (22.4%), followed by society and culture (13.6%) and health (11.1%).

Schools

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

Local primary schools are typically larger than those in most other areas, with an average size of 364 students. However, there are much fewer schools per 1,000 children compared to most other areas.

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).

1,135

Higher than 95% 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 3039, VIC — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving 3039, VIC

3 schools — 1,091 students, average ICSEA 1,135.

By sector: Government 2 · Catholic 1

By type: Primary 3

Schools serving 3039, VIC, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
St Monica's Primary School, Moonee Ponds Catholic Primary 0.7 km 512 1,129
Moonee Ponds West Primary School, Moonee Ponds Government Primary 1.0 km 289 1,136
Moonee Ponds Primary School, Moonee Ponds Government Primary 1.2 km 290 1,145

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 3039, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3039/3039-vic/topic/education