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.
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Key insight
In 2021, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Myalup, accounting for 41.4% (126 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (41.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 16 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Myalup - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Myalup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Myalup, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
42
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
42
13.8%
+1.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
30
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
30
9.9%
+3.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
72
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
72
23.7%
+1.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
126
% of total
41.4%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
126
41.4%
+5.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
34
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-12.0pp
34
11.2%
-12.0pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+6
+1.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+12
+3.9pp
Vocational
+4
+1.2pp
No Qualification
+16
+5.0pp
Not Stated
-36
-12.0pp
Data table
Qualifications for Myalup. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 42 | 13.8% | 12.7% | 36 | 11.9% | 10.8% | +6 | +1.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 30 | 9.9% | 8.1% | 18 | 6.0% | 7.8% | +12 | +3.9pp |
| Vocational | 72 | 23.7% | 30.0% | 68 | 22.5% | 26.5% | +4 | +1.2pp |
| No Qualification | 126 | 41.4% | 41.1% | 110 | 36.4% | 43.3% | +16 | +5.0pp |
| Not Stated | 34 | 11.2% | 8.2% | 70 | 23.2% | 11.6% | -36 | -12.0pp |
| Total | 304 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |