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, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Yallingup, accounting for 30.7% (301 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (17.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 60 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Yallingup - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Yallingup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yallingup, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
301
% of total
30.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
301
30.7%
+1.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
127
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
127
13.0%
+1.2pp
Vocational
2021 count
184
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
184
18.8%
-3.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
253
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
253
25.8%
-0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
115
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
115
11.7%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+60
+1.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+31
+1.2pp
Vocational
+6
-3.0pp
No Qualification
+37
-0.6pp
Not Stated
+29
+1.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Yallingup. 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 | 301 | 30.7% | 17.6% | 241 | 29.5% | 14.4% | +60 | +1.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 127 | 13.0% | 10.0% | 96 | 11.8% | 9.0% | +31 | +1.2pp |
| Vocational | 184 | 18.8% | 25.5% | 178 | 21.8% | 24.8% | +6 | -3.0pp |
| No Qualification | 253 | 25.8% | 37.7% | 216 | 26.4% | 40.0% | +37 | -0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 115 | 11.7% | 9.3% | 86 | 10.5% | 11.8% | +29 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 980 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 817 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +163 | 0.0pp |