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 Glenorchy (C), accounting for 41.9% (17,623 people). This share was higher than Greater Hobart (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 5,247 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Glenorchy (C) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Glenorchy (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenorchy (C), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
9,178
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
9,178
21.8%
+11.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
2,988
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
2,988
7.1%
+0.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
8,995
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
8,995
21.4%
-1.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
17,623
% of total
41.9%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
17,623
41.9%
-7.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
3,322
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
3,322
7.9%
-3.0pp
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+5,247
+11.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+584
+0.7pp
Vocational
+345
-1.5pp
No Qualification
-1,100
-7.6pp
Not Stated
-801
-3.0pp
Data table
Qualifications for Glenorchy (C). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Hobart.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 9,178 | 21.8% | 29.2% | 3,931 | 10.4% | 21.3% | +5,247 | +11.4pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 2,988 | 7.1% | 8.2% | 2,404 | 6.4% | 7.9% | +584 | +0.7pp |
| Vocational | 8,995 | 21.4% | 19.3% | 8,650 | 22.9% | 19.7% | +345 | -1.5pp |
| No Qualification | 17,623 | 41.9% | 36.2% | 18,723 | 49.5% | 41.4% | -1,100 | -7.6pp |
| Not Stated | 3,322 | 7.9% | 7.2% | 4,123 | 10.9% | 9.8% | -801 | -3.0pp |
| Total | 42,106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37,831 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,275 | 0.0pp |