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 Upper Lurg, accounting for 32.3% (31 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (23.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 6 people and 5.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Upper Lurg - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Upper Lurg in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Lurg, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
24
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
24
25.0%
+5.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
13
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
13
13.5%
+0.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
31
% of total
32.3%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
31
32.3%
+5.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
21
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
21
21.9%
-2.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
7
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
7
7.3%
-9.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+6
+5.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+1
+0.7pp
Vocational
+6
+5.7pp
No Qualification
-2
-2.6pp
Not Stated
-9
-9.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Upper Lurg. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Benalla (RC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 24 | 25.0% | 13.8% | 18 | 19.1% | 11.5% | +6 | +5.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 13 | 13.5% | 9.5% | 12 | 12.8% | 9.0% | +1 | +0.7pp |
| Vocational | 31 | 32.3% | 23.1% | 25 | 26.6% | 22.6% | +6 | +5.7pp |
| No Qualification | 21 | 21.9% | 41.3% | 23 | 24.5% | 43.6% | -2 | -2.6pp |
| Not Stated | 7 | 7.3% | 12.4% | 16 | 17.0% | 13.3% | -9 | -9.7pp |
| Total | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 94 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |