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, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Heidelberg Heights, accounting for 38.9% (2,196 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (37.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 2,196 people and 38.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Heidelberg Heights - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Heidelberg Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Heidelberg Heights, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
2,196
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+38.9pp
2,196
38.9%
+38.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
521
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
521
9.2%
+9.2pp
Vocational
2021 count
741
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-11.9pp
741
13.1%
-11.9pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,741
% of total
30.9%
Change from 2016
-19.1pp
1,741
30.9%
-19.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
440
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-17.2pp
440
7.8%
-17.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+2,196
+38.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+521
+9.2pp
Vocational
+738
-11.9pp
No Qualification
+1,735
-19.1pp
Not Stated
+437
-17.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Heidelberg Heights. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Banyule (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 2,196 | 38.9% | 37.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 31.8% | +2,196 | +38.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 521 | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.7% | +521 | +9.2pp |
| Vocational | 741 | 13.1% | 14.6% | 3 | 25.0% | 15.3% | +738 | -11.9pp |
| No Qualification | 1,741 | 30.9% | 32.0% | 6 | 50.0% | 35.2% | +1,735 | -19.1pp |
| Not Stated | 440 | 7.8% | 5.6% | 3 | 25.0% | 7.9% | +437 | -17.2pp |
| Total | 5,639 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,627 | 0.0pp |