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 Roelands, accounting for 38.1% (280 people). This share was lower than Harvey (S) (41.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 260 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Roelands - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Roelands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Roelands, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
114
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
114
15.5%
+4.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
65
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
65
8.8%
-7.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
218
% of total
29.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
218
29.7%
-2.4pp
No Qualification
2021 count
280
% of total
38.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
280
38.1%
+2.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
58
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
58
7.9%
+2.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+108
+4.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+56
-7.3pp
Vocational
+200
-2.4pp
No Qualification
+260
+2.4pp
Not Stated
+55
+2.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Roelands. 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 | 114 | 15.5% | 12.7% | 6 | 10.7% | 10.8% | +108 | +4.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 65 | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9 | 16.1% | 7.8% | +56 | -7.3pp |
| Vocational | 218 | 29.7% | 30.0% | 18 | 32.1% | 26.5% | +200 | -2.4pp |
| No Qualification | 280 | 38.1% | 41.1% | 20 | 35.7% | 43.3% | +260 | +2.4pp |
| Not Stated | 58 | 7.9% | 8.2% | 3 | 5.4% | 11.6% | +55 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 735 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +679 | 0.0pp |