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3562, VIC · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 3562, VIC

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

Only 34.8% of residents in postcode 3562 have completed Year 12, which is far below the Victorian figure. While this is much lower than most areas, the proportion of people finishing school has risen by 11 points since 2011. This trend is mirrored in higher education, where the share of adults with a university degree has also increased.

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📍 3562, VIC, Postcode

Where 3562, VIC sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

11.6% ▲ +113.5%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3562, VIC — lower than 68% of areas.

3562, VIC11.6%
Campaspe 11.8%
Victoria 29.2%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Year 12 completion is far below the national figure, though it has climbed from 24% in 2011. About 18.6% of the population finished Year 10, while 13.7% left school in Year 9 or earlier.

Completed Year 12

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34.8% ▲ +44.8%

Lower than 82% 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 3562, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (21%).

Year 12 34.8% Year 10 18.6% Year 11 17.6% Year 9 or below 13.7%

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Only 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the Victorian average. However, the area has a strong trade focus, with 47.5% of qualified residents holding a Certificate III or IV.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

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11.6% ▲ +113.5%

Lower than 68% 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 3562, VIC, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 60%; Bachelor degree is next at 18%.

Certificate III / IV 47.5% Bachelor degree 14.4% Advanced diploma / diploma 14.4% Graduate diploma / certificate 2.9%

Field of study

What people studied.

Engineering and related fields are the most common qualifications at 20.1%. Other notable fields include society and culture at 14.4% and health at 11.5%.

Schools

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

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

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 3562, VIC — 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 3562, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3562/3562-vic/topic/education