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 Bridgewater (Tas.), accounting for 56.9% (1,966 people). This share was higher than Brighton (M) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 171 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Bridgewater (Tas.) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Bridgewater (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brighton (M) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bridgewater (Tas.), with comparison markers for Brighton (M).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
182
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
182
5.3%
+2.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
116
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
116
3.4%
+0.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
701
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
701
20.3%
+2.6pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,966
% of total
56.9%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
1,966
56.9%
-4.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
490
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
490
14.2%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+109
+2.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+23
+0.3pp
Vocational
+171
+2.6pp
No Qualification
+145
-4.0pp
Not Stated
+18
-1.6pp
Data table
Qualifications for Bridgewater (Tas.). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 182 | 5.3% | 8.9% | 73 | 2.4% | 5.6% | +109 | +2.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 116 | 3.4% | 6.3% | 93 | 3.1% | 5.5% | +23 | +0.3pp |
| Vocational | 701 | 20.3% | 26.5% | 530 | 17.7% | 24.2% | +171 | +2.6pp |
| No Qualification | 1,966 | 56.9% | 49.5% | 1,821 | 60.9% | 52.7% | +145 | -4.0pp |
| Not Stated | 490 | 14.2% | 8.8% | 472 | 15.8% | 12.1% | +18 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 3,455 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,989 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +466 | 0.0pp |