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 Bilingurr, accounting for 25.8% (290 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (20.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 43 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Bilingurr - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Bilingurr in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bilingurr, with comparison markers for Broome (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
245
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
245
21.8%
+1.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
134
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
134
11.9%
+0.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
290
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
290
25.8%
-3.4pp
No Qualification
2021 count
278
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
278
24.8%
-0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
176
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
176
15.7%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+43
+1.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+18
+0.4pp
Vocational
-6
-3.4pp
No Qualification
+19
-0.8pp
Not Stated
+36
+1.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Bilingurr. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Broome (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 245 | 21.8% | 20.2% | 202 | 19.9% | 17.0% | +43 | +1.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 134 | 11.9% | 8.4% | 116 | 11.5% | 8.2% | +18 | +0.4pp |
| Vocational | 290 | 25.8% | 20.7% | 296 | 29.2% | 22.7% | -6 | -3.4pp |
| No Qualification | 278 | 24.8% | 32.9% | 259 | 25.6% | 34.7% | +19 | -0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 176 | 15.7% | 17.8% | 140 | 13.8% | 17.3% | +36 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 1,123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,013 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +110 | 0.0pp |