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, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Beverley (S), accounting for 45.9% (684 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (40.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 31 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Beverley (S) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Beverley (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beverley (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
165
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
165
11.1%
+2.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
115
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
115
7.7%
+0.8pp
Vocational
2021 count
285
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
285
19.1%
-0.8pp
No Qualification
2021 count
684
% of total
45.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
684
45.9%
-0.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
242
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
242
16.2%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+31
+2.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+13
+0.8pp
Vocational
-8
-0.8pp
No Qualification
-6
-0.9pp
Not Stated
-14
-1.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Beverley (S). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 165 | 11.1% | 13.5% | 134 | 9.1% | 11.6% | +31 | +2.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 115 | 7.7% | 7.6% | 102 | 6.9% | 7.3% | +13 | +0.8pp |
| Vocational | 285 | 19.1% | 24.7% | 293 | 19.9% | 24.0% | -8 | -0.8pp |
| No Qualification | 684 | 45.9% | 40.5% | 690 | 46.8% | 42.3% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Not Stated | 242 | 16.2% | 13.6% | 256 | 17.4% | 14.8% | -14 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 1,491 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,475 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |