Most Educated in Western Australia

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Western Australia

1 Perth 35.0%

2 Mandurah 35.0%

3 Bunbury 35.0%

4 Geraldton 35.0%

5 Baldivis 35.0%

6 Albany 35.0%

7 Canning Vale 35.0%

8 Kwinana 35.0%

9 Kalgoorlie 35.0%

10 Ellenbrook 35.0%

11 Dianella 35.0%

12 Thornlie 35.0%

13 Morley 35.0%

14 Busselton 35.0%

15 Gosnells 35.0%

16 Willetton 35.0%

17 Byford 35.0%

18 Ballajura 35.0%

19 Scarborough 35.0%

20 Australind 35.0%

21 Duncraig 35.0%

22 Landsdale 35.0%

23 Rockingham 35.0%

24 Port Hedland 35.0%

25 Como 35.0%

26 Broome 35.0%

27 Halls Head 35.0%

28 Bayswater 35.0%

29 Rockingham city centre 35.0%

30 Clarkson 35.0%

31 Esperance 35.0%

32 Balga 35.0%

33 Perth city centre 35.0%

34 Butler 35.0%

35 Armadale 35.0%

36 Port Kennedy 35.0%

37 Kingsley 35.0%

38 Maylands 35.0%

39 Forrestfield 35.0%

40 Southern River 35.0%

41 Nollamara 35.0%

42 Yokine 35.0%

43 South Perth 35.0%

44 Maddington 35.0%

45 Newman 35.0%

46 Wanneroo 35.0%

47 Wembley 35.0%

48 Waikiki 35.0%

49 High Wycombe 35.0%

50 Karratha 35.0%

51 East Perth 35.0%

52 Secret Harbour 35.0%

53 Mount Lawley 35.0%

54 Hamilton Hill 35.0%

55 Hillarys 35.0%

56 South Hedland 35.0%

57 Nedlands 35.0%

58 Rivervale 35.0%

59 Leeming 35.0%

60 Bassendean 35.0%

61 Warnbro 35.0%

62 Balcatta 35.0%

63 Kelmscott 35.0%

64 Marangaroo 35.0%

65 Seville Grove 35.0%

66 Aveley 35.0%

67 Success 35.0%

68 Spearwood 35.0%

69 East Victoria Park 35.0%

70 Subiaco 35.0%

71 Stirling 35.0%

72 Greenfields 35.0%

73 Greenwood 35.0%

74 Joondalup 35.0%

75 Tapping 35.0%

76 Banksia Grove 35.0%

77 Woodvale 35.0%

78 Karrinyup 35.0%

79 Atwell 35.0%

80 Beechboro 35.0%

81 Harrisdale 35.0%

82 Piara Waters 35.0%

83 Wellard 35.0%

84 Dalyellup 35.0%

85 Girrawheen 35.0%

86 Fremantle 35.0%

87 Yanchep 35.0%

88 Mosman Park 35.0%

89 Kardinya 35.0%

90 Cable Beach 35.0%

91 Huntingdale 35.0%

92 North Perth 35.0%

93 Victoria Park 35.0%

94 Quinns Rocks 35.0%

95 Bentley 35.0%

96 Eaton 35.0%

97 Doubleview 35.0%

98 Lesmurdie 35.0%

99 Mirrabooka 35.0%

100 West Busselton 35.0%

The most educated cities in Western Australia have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Perth leads with 35.0% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Perth, 35.0% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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