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6005, WA · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 6005, WA

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

More than half of all adults in postcode 6005 now hold a university degree, marking a significant jump in education levels since 2011. This high level of schooling is clear across the board, with the area far exceeding both state and national figures for university and high school completion.

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📍 6005, WA, Postcode

Where 6005, WA sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

51.2% ▲ +28.3%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6005, WA — higher than 98% of areas.

6005, WA51.2%
Perth 46.7%
Western Australia 23.8%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

High school completion has climbed 13 points since 2011 to 78.0%. This is far above the national figure of 58.8% and among the highest rates for this level of schooling.

Completed Year 12

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78.0% ▲ +19.3%

Higher than 94% 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 6005, WA, Year 12 is the majority at 84%; Year 10 is next at 8%.

Year 12 78.0% Year 10 7.5% Year 11 4.6% Year 9 or below 2.6%

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose 11 points since 2011 to reach 51.2%. This is far above the Western Australian figure of 23.8%, with 19.3% of residents holding a postgraduate degree.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

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51.2% ▲ +28.3%

Higher 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 6005, WA, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 46%, followed by Postgraduate degree (22%) and Certificate III / IV (12%).

Bachelor degree 40.1% Postgraduate degree 19.3% Certificate III / IV 10.8% Advanced diploma / diploma 10.7% Graduate diploma / certificate 5.2% Certificate I / II 1.3%

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common fields of study are management and commerce at 20.9%, followed by engineering at 14.2% and society and culture at 13.4%.

Schools

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

There are no schools within 3 km, which is a smaller number 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 6005, WA — 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 6005, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6005/6005-wa/topic/education