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 Mayrung, accounting for 27.5% (33 people). This share was higher than Edward River (A) (22.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 12 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Mayrung - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Mayrung in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mayrung, with comparison markers for Edward River (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
22
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
22
18.3%
+5.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
13
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
13
10.8%
-0.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
33
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
33
27.5%
+2.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
31
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
-12.9pp
31
25.8%
-12.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
21
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
21
17.5%
+5.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+8
+5.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
0
-0.9pp
Vocational
+5
+2.3pp
No Qualification
-12
-12.9pp
Not Stated
+8
+5.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Mayrung. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 22 | 18.3% | 12.4% | 14 | 12.6% | 10.1% | +8 | +5.7pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 13 | 10.8% | 7.6% | 13 | 11.7% | 6.9% | 0 | -0.9pp |
| Vocational | 33 | 27.5% | 22.5% | 28 | 25.2% | 21.6% | +5 | +2.3pp |
| No Qualification | 31 | 25.8% | 44.5% | 43 | 38.7% | 45.6% | -12 | -12.9pp |
| Not Stated | 21 | 17.5% | 13.0% | 13 | 11.7% | 15.8% | +8 | +5.8pp |
| Total | 120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |