3464, VIC · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 3464, VIC

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

Fewer residents in postcode 3464 have finished high school or earned a university degree compared to most similar areas. Only 39.4% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the Victorian average. While these figures are low, the proportion of people finishing Year 12 has risen by 7.8 points since 2011.

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📍 3464, VIC, Postcode

Where 3464, VIC sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

10.6% ▲ +7.1%
  • 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 3464, VIC — lower than 74% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
3464, VIC10.6%
Central Goldfields 9.3%
Victoria 29.2%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Only 39.4% of residents finished Year 12, a figure far below the national average of 58.8%. About 14.3% of the population left school in Year 9 or earlier.

39.4% ▲ +24.9%

Lower than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 31.5%
  • 2016: 39.1%
  • 2021: 39.4%

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

Highest year of school

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In 3464, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (19%).

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

University degrees are uncommon here, with just 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the Victorian figure of 29.2%. Most qualified residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

10.6% ▲ +7.1%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 9.9%
  • 2016: 10.0%
  • 2021: 10.6%

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 3464, VIC, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 54%; Advanced diploma / diploma is next at 19%.

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common qualifications in the area are in engineering and related fields, at 17.5%, followed by health at 12.5% and society and culture at 12.1%.

Schools

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

The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, though the average school advantage score is lower than most areas. All local schools are government-run primary schools.

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).

949

Lower than 74% 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 3464, VIC — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving 3464, VIC

1 school — 228 students, average ICSEA 949.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

Schools serving 3464, VIC, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Carisbrook Primary School, Carisbrook Government Primary 4.5 km 228 949

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 3464, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3464/3464-vic/topic/education