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 Bovell, accounting for 37.8% (143 people). This share was similar to Busselton (C) (37.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 8 people and 1.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Bovell - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Bovell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bovell, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
74
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
74
19.6%
-0.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
33
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
33
8.7%
+0.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
99
% of total
26.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
99
26.2%
+1.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
143
% of total
37.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
143
37.8%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
29
7.7%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
0
-0.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+4
+0.7pp
Vocational
+8
+1.1pp
No Qualification
+7
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-3
-1.1pp
Data table
Qualifications for Bovell. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 74 | 19.6% | 17.6% | 74 | 20.4% | 14.4% | 0 | -0.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 33 | 8.7% | 10.0% | 29 | 8.0% | 9.0% | +4 | +0.7pp |
| Vocational | 99 | 26.2% | 25.5% | 91 | 25.1% | 24.8% | +8 | +1.1pp |
| No Qualification | 143 | 37.8% | 37.7% | 136 | 37.6% | 40.0% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 29 | 7.7% | 9.3% | 32 | 8.8% | 11.8% | -3 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 378 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 362 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |