Bradbury · Suburb / Locality

Education & Qualifications in Bradbury

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

Education levels in Bradbury have climbed steadily since 2011, making it a highly qualified area. About 38% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of schooling is a defining feature of the local population.

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Where Bradbury sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

38.0% ▲ +33.9%
  • 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 Bradbury — higher than 91% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Bradbury38.0%
5153, SA 32.0%
South Australia 22.7%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Schooling outcomes are strong here, with 64.9% of residents completing Year 12. This is far above the South Australian figure of 54.6% and well above the national average.

64.9% ▲ +13.1%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 57.3%
  • 2016: 59.2%
  • 2021: 64.9%

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

Highest year of school

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In Bradbury, Year 12 is the majority at 70%; Year 11 is next at 20%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

University degrees are common, as 38% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state and national figures, with the most typical qualification being a bachelor degree at 39%.

38.0% ▲ +33.9%

Higher than 91% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.4%
  • 2016: 28.4%
  • 2021: 38.0%

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 Bradbury, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 44%, followed by Certificate III / IV (27%) and Postgraduate degree (14%).

Field of study

What people studied.

Qualifications are spread across several professional fields. The most common areas of study are health at 13.3%, society and culture at 12.4%, and education at 11.4%.

Schools

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

The area has three primary government schools within 3km, which is more than most similar areas. These schools have a much higher advantage score than most, though they are much smaller in size.

3

Higher than 67% 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).

1,046

Higher than 77% 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 Bradbury — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving Bradbury

3 schools — 195 students, average ICSEA 1,046.

By sector: Government 3

By type: Primary 3

Schools serving Bradbury, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Scott Creek Primary School, Scott Creek Government Primary 1.9 km 60 1,043
Heathfield Primary School, Heathfield Government Primary 4.4 km 102 1,071
Mylor Primary School, Mylor Government Primary 4.7 km 33 974

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 Bradbury [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40151/bradbury/topic/education