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.
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Key insight
In 2021, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Seven Hills (Qld), accounting for 41% (872 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 282 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Seven Hills (Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Seven Hills (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seven Hills (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
872
% of total
41.0%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
872
41.0%
+5.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
198
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
198
9.3%
-1.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
274
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
274
12.9%
-2.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
630
% of total
29.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
630
29.6%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
151
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
151
7.1%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+282
+5.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+16
-1.6pp
Vocational
+13
-2.7pp
No Qualification
+146
+0.7pp
Not Stated
-7
-2.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Seven Hills (Qld). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 872 | 41.0% | 38.1% | 590 | 35.2% | 32.6% | +282 | +5.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 198 | 9.3% | 9.7% | 182 | 10.9% | 9.3% | +16 | -1.6pp |
| Vocational | 274 | 12.9% | 14.9% | 261 | 15.6% | 14.7% | +13 | -2.7pp |
| No Qualification | 630 | 29.6% | 30.8% | 484 | 28.9% | 34.5% | +146 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 151 | 7.1% | 6.5% | 158 | 9.4% | 9.0% | -7 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 2,125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,675 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +450 | 0.0pp |