Education
Qualifications
About this topic
Qualifications records the highest non-school qualification completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes post-school educational attainment such as certificates, diplomas, and university degrees.
This topic is a key indicator of skill level and socio-economic opportunity within an area. It is most useful when read with employment status, occupation, and income, which show how qualifications relate to labour market outcomes.
Interpretation notes
- This topic uses highest completed non-school qualification, so incomplete study and current enrolment do not count as attained qualifications.
- It applies to people aged 15 years and over and should be read with schooling for the full education profile.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Meerschaum Vale, accounting for 32.8% (104 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 71 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Meerschaum Vale - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Meerschaum Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Meerschaum Vale, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
64
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
64
20.2%
-1.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
30
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
30
9.5%
-1.0pp
Vocational
2021 count
104
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
104
32.8%
+3.9pp
No Qualification
2021 count
92
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
92
29.0%
+1.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
27
8.5%
-2.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+39
-1.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+18
-1.0pp
Vocational
+71
+3.9pp
No Qualification
+61
+1.8pp
Not Stated
+14
-2.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Meerschaum Vale. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 64 | 20.2% | 22.7% | 25 | 21.9% | 18.8% | +39 | -1.7pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 30 | 9.5% | 10.3% | 12 | 10.5% | 9.5% | +18 | -1.0pp |
| Vocational | 104 | 32.8% | 22.6% | 33 | 28.9% | 22.2% | +71 | +3.9pp |
| No Qualification | 92 | 29.0% | 35.1% | 31 | 27.2% | 37.6% | +61 | +1.8pp |
| Not Stated | 27 | 8.5% | 9.2% | 13 | 11.4% | 11.9% | +14 | -2.9pp |
| Total | 317 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +203 | 0.0pp |