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 Esperance, accounting for 46.8% (844 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 844 people and 46.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Esperance - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Esperance in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Esperance, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
213
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
213
11.8%
+11.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
118
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
118
6.5%
+6.5pp
Vocational
2021 count
380
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+21.1pp
380
21.1%
+21.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
844
% of total
46.8%
Change from 2016
+46.8pp
844
46.8%
+46.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
249
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
249
13.8%
+13.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+213
+11.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+118
+6.5pp
Vocational
+380
+21.1pp
No Qualification
+844
+46.8pp
Not Stated
+249
+13.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Esperance. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Esperance (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Esperance (S)% | Count | % | Esperance (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 213 | 11.8% | 11.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.5% | +213 | +11.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 118 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.5% | +118 | +6.5pp |
| Vocational | 380 | 21.1% | 23.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 22.5% | +380 | +21.1pp |
| No Qualification | 844 | 46.8% | 43.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 45.0% | +844 | +46.8pp |
| Not Stated | 249 | 13.8% | 13.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.4% | +249 | +13.8pp |
| Total | 1,804 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +1,804 | +100.0pp |