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5410, SA · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 5410, SA

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

Far fewer people in postcode 5410 have finished high school or university than in most other parts of the country. While Year 12 completion has risen to 43%, this remains far below the national figure. Most adults here hold a Certificate III or IV, reflecting a workforce focused on practical skills rather than degrees.

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📍 5410, SA, Postcode

Where 5410, SA sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

5.1% ▼ -37.0%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5410, SA — lower than 98% of areas.

5410, SA5.1%
Clare and Gilbert Valleys 16.2%
South Australia 22.7%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Year 12 completion rose 11 points since 2011 to reach 43%, though this is still far below the South Australian figure of 54.6%. About 20% of residents stopped their schooling at Year 11, and another 20% finished at Year 10.

Completed Year 12

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43.0% ▲ +34.3%

Lower than 58% 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 5410, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 11 (22%) and Year 10 (21%).

Year 12 43.0% Year 11 20.5% Year 10 19.7% Year 9 or below 10.8%

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Only 5.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is among the lowest rate for similar areas and far below the national figure of 26.3%. This proportion of university graduates has fallen by 3 points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

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5.1% ▼ -37.0%

Lower than 98% 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 5410, SA, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 67%; Advanced diploma / diploma is next at 16%.

Certificate III / IV 50.0% Advanced diploma / diploma 12.1% Bachelor degree 6.8% Postgraduate degree 3.0% Certificate I / II 2.3%

Field of study

What people studied.

For those with qualifications, the most common fields are Engineering and related services at 22%, followed by Education at 10.6% and Management and commerce at 9.8%.

Schools

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

There are no schools 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 5410, SA — 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 5410, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5410/5410-sa/topic/education