3631, VIC · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 3631, VIC

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

Certificate III or IV qualifications are the most common achievement for adults in postcode 3631, held by 33.1% of the population. While school and university completion rates are well below the national figures, there has been a steady climb in education levels over the last decade.

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📍 3631, VIC, Postcode

Where 3631, VIC sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

18.7% ▲ +49.4%
  • 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 3631, VIC — higher than 60% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
3631, VIC18.7%
Greater Shepparton 14.8%
Victoria 29.2%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Over half of residents have finished Year 12, a figure that rose 12 points since 2011. However, at 51.0%, this is still far below the Victorian rate of 61.8%.

51.0% ▲ +30.9%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 39.0%
  • 2016: 44.1%
  • 2021: 51.0%

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

Highest year of school

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In 3631, VIC, Year 12 is the majority at 54%; Year 10 is next at 17%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

The share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 18.7%, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Australian figure of 26.3%. This proportion has grown by 6.2 points since 2011.

18.7% ▲ +49.4%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 12.5%
  • 2016: 15.4%
  • 2021: 18.7%

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 3631, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 39%, followed by Bachelor degree (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common fields of qualification are management and commerce at 15.6%, followed closely by engineering and related fields at 15.5%.

Schools

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

The area has 10 schools within 3km, which is among the largest number for its level. These schools have an average advantage score of 1,057, which is much higher than most areas.

10

Higher than 87% 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).

1,057

Higher than 76% 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 3631, VIC — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving 3631, VIC

10 schools — 3,077 students, average ICSEA 1,057.

By sector: Government 6 · Catholic 2 · Independent 2

By type: Primary 7 · Combined 3

Schools serving 3631, VIC, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Kialla Central Primary School, Kialla Government Primary 6.1 km 60 1,008
Shepparton East Primary School, Shepparton East Government Primary 7.0 km 196 988
Orrvale Primary School, Orrvale Government Primary 7.7 km 384 991
St Anne's College, Kialla Catholic Combined 9.1 km 499 1,022
Kialla West Primary School, Kialla West Government Primary 9.8 km 222 1,033
Lemnos Primary School, Lemnos Government Primary 11.9 km 5 905
Grahamvale Primary School, Grahamvale Government Primary 13.0 km 352 1,043
All Saints Anglican School, Shepparton North Independent Combined 15.3 km 393 1,088
Goulburn Valley Grammar School, Shepparton Independent Combined 16.6 km 694 1,128
St Luke's Catholic Primary School, Shepparton North Catholic Primary 17.0 km 272 1,087

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 3631, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3631/3631-vic/topic/education