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3964, VIC · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 3964, VIC

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

Far fewer residents in postcode 3964 have finished high school compared to the rest of the country. Only 35.7% of people here completed Year 12, though this is a steady climb from previous years. This creates a local landscape where trade certificates are more common than university degrees.

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📍 3964, VIC, Postcode

Where 3964, VIC sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

11.6% —

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3964, VIC — lower than 68% of areas.

3964, VIC11.6%
South Gippsland 16.5%
Victoria 29.2%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Completion rates for Year 12 are far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%, though the proportion of people finishing school rose 6.3 points since 2016.

Completed Year 12

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35.7% —

Lower than 79% 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 3964, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 39%, followed by Year 11 (23%) and Year 10 (23%).

Year 12 35.7% Year 11 21.0% Year 10 21.0% Year 9 or below 13.3%

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

University degrees are uncommon here, with 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure. Instead, nearly half of qualified residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

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11.6% —

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 3964, VIC, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 60%; Advanced diploma / diploma is next at 13%.

Certificate III / IV 46.2% Advanced diploma / diploma 9.7% Bachelor degree 8.6% Graduate diploma / certificate 6.5% Postgraduate degree 3.2% Certificate I / II 3.2%

Field of study

What people studied.

Among those with qualifications, the most common fields of study are engineering and related trades at 26.9%, followed by management and commerce at 15.1%.

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 than about 84% of similar places.

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 3964, 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 3964, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3964/3964-vic/topic/education