Hannam Vale · Suburb / Locality

Education & Qualifications in Hannam Vale

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

A higher share of adults in Hannam Vale now hold university degrees compared to similar areas. This makes the community more qualified than many nearby places, though it still sits well below the state and national figures.

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📍 Hannam Vale, Suburb / Locality

Where Hannam Vale sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

21.9% ▲ +41.9%
  • 0.0%–2.1%: 1060 areas
  • 2.1%–4.3%: 270 areas
  • 4.3%–6.4%: 664 areas
  • 6.4%–8.6%: 989 areas
  • 8.6%–10.7%: 1292 areas
  • 10.7%–12.9%: 1253 areas
  • 12.9%–15.0%: 1106 areas
  • 15.0%–17.1%: 1016 areas
  • 17.1%–19.3%: 865 areas
  • 19.3%–21.4%: 701 areas
  • 21.4%–23.6%: 563 areas
  • 23.6%–25.7%: 467 areas
  • 25.7%–27.9%: 444 areas
  • 27.9%–30.0%: 369 areas
  • 30.0%–32.1%: 288 areas
  • 32.1%–34.3%: 240 areas
  • 34.3%–36.4%: 235 areas
  • 36.4%–38.6%: 182 areas
  • 38.6%–40.7%: 150 areas
  • 40.7%–42.9%: 127 areas
  • 42.9%–45.0%: 93 areas
  • 45.0%–47.1%: 117 areas
  • 47.1%–49.3%: 91 areas
  • 49.3%–51.4%: 77 areas
  • 51.4%–53.6%: 78 areas
  • 53.6%–55.7%: 55 areas
  • 55.7%–57.9%: 48 areas
  • 57.9%–60.0%: 56 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Hannam Vale — higher than 72% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Hannam Vale21.9%
2443, NSW 12.0%
New South Wales 27.8%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

About 53.2% of residents finished Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. However, this is well below the New South Wales and Australian figures, which both sit around 59%.

53.2% ▲ +18.2%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 45.0%
  • 2016: 46.7%
  • 2021: 53.2%

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

Highest year of school

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In Hannam Vale, Year 12 is the majority at 60%; Year 10 is next at 29%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

Around 21.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average. Trade certificates are the most common qualification here, held by 28.8% of people.

21.9% ▲ +41.9%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 15.4%
  • 2016: 19.7%
  • 2021: 21.9%

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 Hannam Vale, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 35%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common fields of study for qualified residents are society and culture at 14.4%, followed by engineering, management, and commerce at 11.2% each.

Schools

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

Hannam Vale has a high number of schools per child, though the typical school is much smaller than most areas with only 36 students. The local sector is entirely made up of government primary schools.

1

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality 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).

1,033

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

Enrolment-weighted average ICSEA — an index of socio-educational advantage, centred near 1000 (context, not a quality ranking).

Schools in and around Hannam Vale — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving Hannam Vale

1 school — 36 students, average ICSEA 1,033.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

Schools serving Hannam Vale, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Hannam Vale Public School, Hannam Vale Government Primary 1.1 km 36 1,033

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 Hannam Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11856/hannam-vale/topic/education