Hope Valley · Suburb / Locality

Education & Qualifications in Hope Valley

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

Fewer than half of the adults in Hope Valley have finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure. This is a place where formal schooling often ends early, and no residents hold a university degree. Most people here rely on trade certificates and diplomas for their professional qualifications.

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📍 Hope Valley, Suburb / Locality

Where Hope Valley sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

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  • 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
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  • 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 Hope Valley — lower than 99% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Hope Valley0.0%
6165, WA 0.0%
Western Australia 23.8%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Only 46.5% of residents have completed Year 12, a figure far below the Western Australian average of 58%. About half of the population peaked at Year 10.

46.5% ▲ +88.3%

Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 24.7%
  • 2016: 32.0%
  • 2021: 46.5%

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

Highest year of school

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In Hope Valley, Year 10 is the majority at 52%; Year 12 is next at 48%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

University degrees are absent here, with 0.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Instead, qualifications are focused on trade and technical skills, with 35% holding a Certificate III or IV and 30% having a diploma.

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Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 0.0%
  • 2016: 0.0%
  • 2021: 0.0%

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 Hope Valley, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 54%; Advanced diploma / diploma is next at 46%.

Field of study

What people studied.

Among those with qualifications, the most common fields are Engineering and Society & Culture, each making up 25% of the total. Management and commerce account for another 15%.

Field of qualification

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Hope Valley splits fairly evenly between Engineering & related (38%) and Society & culture (38%), with Management & commerce at 23%.

Schools

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

Hope Valley has more schools within 3km than 80% of similar areas, including 8 facilities. These schools are typically larger than most, with 87.5% being government-run and 75% focusing on primary education.

8

Higher than 77% 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).

993

Higher than 52% 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 Hope Valley — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Schools serving Hope Valley

8 schools — 4,634 students, average ICSEA 993.

By sector: Government 7 · Catholic 1

By type: Primary 6 · Secondary 2

Schools serving Hope Valley, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
Jilbup Primary School, Hammond Park Government Primary 2.9 km 294 1,054
Hammond Park Catholic Primary School, Hammond Park Catholic Primary 4.3 km 408 1,078
Orelia Primary School, Orelia Government Primary 4.3 km 301 919
Medina Primary School, Medina Government Primary 4.4 km 153 900
Hammond Park Primary School, Hammond Park Government Primary 4.5 km 858 1,061
Gilmore College, Orelia Government Secondary 4.6 km 1,251 924
Hammond Park Secondary College, Hammond Park Government Secondary 4.6 km 1,069 1,021
North Parmelia Primary School, Parmelia Government Primary 4.9 km 300 936

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 Hope Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50652/hope-valley/topic/education