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3589, VIC · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 3589, VIC

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

Nearly 33% of adults in postcode 3589 hold a Certificate III or IV, the most common qualification in the area. While the number of people finishing Year 12 has risen significantly since 2011, the area remains far below state and national levels for school and university completion.

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📍 3589, VIC, Postcode

Where 3589, VIC sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

10.0% ▲ +86.0%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3589, VIC — lower than 77% of areas.

3589, VIC10.0%
Swan Hill 11.2%
Victoria 29.2%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Only 43.2% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%. This is a notable improvement, however, as the rate rose 12 points since 2011.

Completed Year 12

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43.2% ▲ +39.3%

Lower than 57% 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 3589, VIC, Year 12 is the majority at 52%; Year 9 or below is next at 21%.

Year 12 43.2% Year 9 or below 17.2% Year 11 11.9% Year 10 11.2%

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

University degrees are uncommon here, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, though the proportion has increased since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

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10.0% ▲ +86.0%

Lower than 77% 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 3589, VIC, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 54%; Bachelor degree is next at 26%.

Certificate III / IV 32.9% Bachelor degree 15.8% Advanced diploma / diploma 6.2% Graduate diploma / certificate 4.1% Certificate I / II 2.1%

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common fields of study for those with qualifications are engineering and related subjects at 9.6%, followed by management and commerce at 8.9%.

Schools

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

There are no schools located within 3 km of this area, making it smaller for educational facilities than about 84% of similar areas.

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 3589, 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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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in 3589, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3589/3589-vic/topic/education