6163, WA · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 6163, WA

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

An 11 point jump in Year 12 completions since 2011 marks a significant educational shift for postcode 6163. Now, 59.4% of residents have finished high school, which is higher than most similar areas. This trend toward higher achievement is mirrored in the adult population, where university degrees have also become much more common.

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📍 6163, WA, Postcode

Where 6163, WA sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

25.8% ▲ +49.3%
  • 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 6163, WA — higher than 74% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
6163, WA25.8%
Cockburn 24.5%
Western Australia 23.8%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Most people here have finished Year 12, with 59.4% reaching that milestone. This is a little above the Western Australian figure and reflects a strong climb from the 48.1% reported in 2011.

59.4% ▲ +23.4%

Higher than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 48.1%
  • 2016: 53.3%
  • 2021: 59.4%

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

Highest year of school

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In 6163, WA, Year 12 is the majority at 63%; Year 10 is next at 19%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

A bachelor degree or higher is held by 25.8% of adults, a figure that is higher than most similar areas. This level of qualification has grown steadily, rising 8.5 points since 2011.

25.8% ▲ +49.3%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.3%
  • 2016: 21.2%
  • 2021: 25.8%

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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6163, WA splits fairly evenly between Bachelor degree (33%) and Certificate III / IV (32%), with Advanced diploma / diploma at 17%.

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common qualifications are in engineering and related fields at 16.8%, followed closely by management and commerce at 16.1%. Other frequent areas of study include society and culture, health, and education.

Schools

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

Postcode 6163 has 20 schools within 3km, which is among the largest number at this level, though there are fewer schools per 1,000 children than in most areas. The typical school here has 300 students and an advantage score that is higher than most areas.

20

Higher than 90% 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).

1,041

Higher than 71% 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 6163, WA — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving 6163, WA

20 schools — 5,995 students, average ICSEA 1,041.

By sector: Government 13 · Independent 5 · Catholic 2

By type: Primary 15 · Secondary 3 · Combined 2

Schools serving 6163, WA, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Coolbellup Learning Centre, Coolbellup Government Primary 1.0 km 58 961
Coolbellup Community School, Coolbellup Government Primary 1.1 km 153 905
Southwell Primary School, Hamilton Hill Government Primary 1.5 km 83 794
East Hamilton Hill Primary School, Hamilton Hill Government Primary 1.5 km 257 1,016
Samson Primary School, Samson Government Primary 1.7 km 342 1,065
Seton Catholic College, Samson Catholic Secondary 1.7 km 1,091 1,048
Perth Waldorf School, Bibra Lake Independent Combined 1.8 km 561 1,091
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Hilton Catholic Primary 1.9 km 190 1,064
Spearwood Primary School, Spearwood Government Primary 2.0 km 114 954
North Lake Senior Campus, Kardinya Government Secondary 2.0 km 335 991
Phoenix Primary School, Hamilton Hill Government Primary 2.0 km 344 1,045
Port School, Hamilton Hill Independent Secondary 2.1 km 156 906
Fremantle Christian College, Hamilton Hill Independent Combined 2.3 km 466 1,042
Kerry Street Community School, Hamilton Hill Independent Primary 2.5 km 62 1,101
Hilton Primary School, Hilton Government Primary 2.7 km 386 1,065
Spearwood Alternative School, Spearwood Government Primary 2.8 km 95 1,079
Newton Primary School, Spearwood Government Primary 2.9 km 299 1,017
Kardinya Primary School, Kardinya Government Primary 3.6 km 433 1,087
Blue Gum Montessori School, Bibra Lake Independent Primary 3.7 km 192 1,156
Bibra Lake Primary School, Bibra Lake Government Primary 3.9 km 378 1,031

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 6163, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6163/6163-wa/topic/education