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Cranbourne North (PSP)

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In 2021, 380 people in Cranbourne North (PSP) were attending university. This represents 5.3% of the population, compared to 3.3% in Botanic Ridge.

The share of Cranbourne North (PSP)'s population attending educational institutions reflects the age structure of the population, as it is influenced by the number of children attending school; proximity to tertiary education, which can mean young adults leaving home to be nearer to educational facilities and; the degree to which people are seeking out educational opportunities in adulthood, especially in their late teens and early twenties.

This data is often combined with Age Structure to identify areas with significant university student populations.

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Q:

Derived from the Census question:

'What type of educational institution is the person attending?'

Education institution attending
Cranbourne North (PSP) - Total persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
Type of institutionNumber%Botanic Ridge %Number%Botanic Ridge %2011 to 2021
Pre-school2593.64.402.12.7+258
Primary school94713.112.438.710.1+944
Primary - Government72510.09.625.67.0+723
Primary - Catholic1011.41.501.81.6+101
Primary - Independent1201.71.401.31.5+120
Secondary school6489.06.225.95.9+646
Secondary - Government4326.03.613.53.6+431
Secondary - Catholic1201.71.501.31.4+120
Secondary - Independent951.31.101.10.9+95
TAFE/Vocational1992.82.112.81.4+198
University3805.33.313.12.1+380
Other1261.80.901.20.8+126
Not attending4,39360.968.42669.974.2+4,367
Not stated2643.72.326.22.8+262
Total7,219100.0100.037100.0100.0+7,182
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

Analysis of the share of the population attending educational institutions in Cranbourne North (PSP) in 2021 compared to Botanic Ridge shows that there was a higher proportion attending primary school, a higher proportion attending secondary school, and a higher proportion engaged in tertiary level education.

Overall, 13.1% of the population were attending primary school, 9.0% of the population were attending secondary institutions, and 8.0% were learning at a tertiary level, compared with 12.4%, 6.2% and 5.3% respectively for Botanic Ridge.

The major differences between the share of the population attending learning institutions in Cranbourne North (PSP) and Botanic Ridge were:

  • A larger percentage of persons attending a secondary school (any type) (9.0% compared to 6.2%)
  • A larger percentage of persons attending a Government secondary school (6.0% compared to 3.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons attending University (5.3% compared to 3.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons not attending (60.9% compared to 68.4%)

Emerging groups

From 2011 to 2021, Cranbourne North (PSP)'s population increased by 7,181 people (+21760.6%). This represents an average annual change of 71.38% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the number of persons attending education institutions in Cranbourne North (PSP), between 2011 and 2021 were in those who nominated:

  • Primary school (+944 persons)
  • Primary - Government (+723 persons)
  • Secondary school (+646 persons)
  • Secondary - Government (+431 persons)

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