3190, VIC · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 3190, VIC

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

High school and university completion rates have climbed sharply in postcode 3190 since 2011. This area now sees 39.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. It is a highly qualified community where most residents have finished their secondary schooling.

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📍 3190, VIC, Postcode

Where 3190, VIC sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

39.1% ▲ +45.9%
  • 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 3190, VIC — higher than 88% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
3190, VIC39.1%
Bayside 44.0%
Victoria 29.2%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

School completion is much higher here than in most areas, with 73.3% of people finishing Year 12. This figure has risen by 14 points since 2011 and sits far above the Australian average of 58.8%.

73.3% ▲ +23.3%

Higher than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 59.4%
  • 2016: 66.6%
  • 2021: 73.3%

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

Highest year of school

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In 3190, VIC, Year 12 is the majority at 77%; Year 11 is next at 9%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

University qualifications are common, with 39.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Victorian average and reflects a 12 point increase over the last decade.

39.1% ▲ +45.9%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 26.8%
  • 2016: 31.6%
  • 2021: 39.1%

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 3190, VIC, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 42%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (18%) and Certificate III / IV (18%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common fields of study for those with qualifications are management and commerce at 25.3%, followed by society and culture at 12.7% and engineering at 10.1%.

Schools

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

The area has a very high average school advantage score, though it is served by just one primary school which is Catholic. This school is smaller than those in about 72% of similar areas.

1

Lower than 71% 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).

1,098

Higher than 87% 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 3190, VIC — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving 3190, VIC

1 school — 164 students, average ICSEA 1,098.

By sector: Catholic 1

By type: Primary 1

Schools serving 3190, VIC, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
St Agnes' School, Highett Catholic Primary 0.9 km 164 1,098

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 3190, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3190/3190-vic/topic/education