Education
Highest level of schooling
About this topic
Highest level of schooling shows the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes school attainment rather than post-school qualifications.
This topic helps indicate educational attainment and can support analysis of access to employment, training, and services. It is best read with qualifications and other socio-economic indicators, because school completion alone does not show a person's full skill profile.
Interpretation notes
- This records the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over.
- It is not a measure of post-school qualifications, so it should be read with non-school qualifications for full attainment.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Mullumbimby, accounting for 54.4% (1,871 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (59.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 545 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Mullumbimby - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Mullumbimby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mullumbimby, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
110
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
110
3.2%
-1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
161
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
161
4.7%
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
729
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
729
21.2%
-2.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
242
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
242
7.0%
-0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,871
% of total
54.4%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
1,871
54.4%
+9.3pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
13
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
13
0.4%
-0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
315
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
315
9.2%
-3.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-23
-1.3pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-15
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+47
-2.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+20
-0.6pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+545
+9.3pp
Did Not Go To School
-1
-0.1pp
Not Stated
-71
-3.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Mullumbimby. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 110 | 3.2% | 1.9% | 133 | 4.5% | 2.6% | -23 | -1.3pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 161 | 4.7% | 3.6% | 176 | 6.0% | 4.6% | -15 | -1.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 729 | 21.2% | 17.3% | 682 | 23.2% | 20.5% | +47 | -2.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 242 | 7.0% | 6.3% | 222 | 7.6% | 7.1% | +20 | -0.6pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,871 | 54.4% | 59.9% | 1,326 | 45.1% | 50.7% | +545 | +9.3pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 13 | 0.4% | 0.2% | 14 | 0.5% | 0.2% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 315 | 9.2% | 10.7% | 386 | 13.1% | 14.4% | -71 | -3.9pp |
| Total | 3,441 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,939 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +502 | 0.0pp |