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, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Stanley (Vic.), accounting for 34.4% (106 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (21.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 29 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Stanley (Vic.) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Stanley (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stanley (Vic.), with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
106
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
106
34.4%
+8.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
54
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
54
17.5%
+7.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
60
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
60
19.5%
+1.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
65
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
65
21.1%
-8.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
23
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
23
7.5%
-8.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+29
+8.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+23
+7.1pp
Vocational
+5
+1.0pp
No Qualification
-22
-8.2pp
Not Stated
-24
-8.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Stanley (Vic.). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 106 | 34.4% | 21.8% | 77 | 25.9% | 17.8% | +29 | +8.5pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 54 | 17.5% | 10.2% | 31 | 10.4% | 9.8% | +23 | +7.1pp |
| Vocational | 60 | 19.5% | 23.8% | 55 | 18.5% | 22.8% | +5 | +1.0pp |
| No Qualification | 65 | 21.1% | 35.1% | 87 | 29.3% | 36.8% | -22 | -8.2pp |
| Not Stated | 23 | 7.5% | 9.0% | 47 | 15.8% | 12.8% | -24 | -8.3pp |
| Total | 308 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 297 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |