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 Busselton, accounting for 45.1% (749 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (37.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 3,146 people, while its share rose by 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Busselton - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Busselton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Busselton, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
228
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
228
13.7%
+1.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
115
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
115
6.9%
-3.0pp
Vocational
2021 count
362
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
362
21.8%
-3.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
749
% of total
45.1%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
749
45.1%
+4.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
208
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
208
12.5%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-978
+1.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-841
-3.0pp
Vocational
-2,039
-3.1pp
No Qualification
-3,146
+4.8pp
Not Stated
-992
+0.1pp
Data table
Qualifications for Busselton. 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 | 228 | 13.7% | 17.6% | 1,206 | 12.5% | 14.4% | -978 | +1.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 115 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 956 | 9.9% | 9.0% | -841 | -3.0pp |
| Vocational | 362 | 21.8% | 25.5% | 2,401 | 24.9% | 24.8% | -2,039 | -3.1pp |
| No Qualification | 749 | 45.1% | 37.7% | 3,895 | 40.3% | 40.0% | -3,146 | +4.8pp |
| Not Stated | 208 | 12.5% | 9.3% | 1,200 | 12.4% | 11.8% | -992 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,658 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7,996 | 0.0pp |