3200, VIC · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 3200, VIC

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

More than a third of adults in postcode 3200 hold a Certificate III or IV, the most common qualification in the area. This region has a much lower proportion of people with higher education than most other areas, though the number of people finishing Year 12 has risen by 11 points since 2011.

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📍 3200, VIC, Postcode

Where 3200, VIC sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

9.2% ▲ +108.9%
  • 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 3200, VIC — lower than 82% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
3200, VIC9.2%
Frankston 18.7%
Victoria 29.2%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Only 36.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%. This is much lower than most areas, although the rate has climbed since 2011.

36.8% ▲ +43.3%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 25.7%
  • 2016: 30.4%
  • 2021: 36.8%

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

Highest year of school

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In 3200, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 9 or below (21%).

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Just 9.2% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far below the Australian average of 26.3%. This is much lower than most areas, despite a small increase of 4.8 points over the last decade.

9.2% ▲ +108.9%

Lower than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 4.4%
  • 2016: 6.3%
  • 2021: 9.2%

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 3200, VIC, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 52%; Advanced diploma / diploma is next at 20%.

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common fields of study for those with qualifications are society and culture at 13.9% and engineering and related fields at 13.5%.

Schools

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

Local schools have a much lower average advantage score than most areas. All schools in the area are government-run, with two-thirds being primary schools.

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).

921

Lower 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 3200, VIC — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving 3200, VIC

3 schools — 835 students, average ICSEA 921.

By sector: Government 3

By type: Primary 2 · Secondary 1

Schools serving 3200, VIC, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Mahogany Rise Primary School, Frankston North Government Primary 0.3 km 148 909
Monterey Secondary College, Frankston North Government Secondary 1.1 km 462 927
Aldercourt Primary School, Frankston North Government Primary 1.1 km 225 918

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 3200, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3200/3200-vic/topic/education