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 Edith (NT) (part), accounting for 30.8% (45 people). This share was lower than Katherine (T) (33.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 13 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Edith (NT) (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Edith (NT) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edith (NT) (part), with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
17
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
17
11.6%
+9.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
8
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
8
5.5%
+1.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
32
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
32
21.9%
+0.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
45
% of total
30.8%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
45
30.8%
+6.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
44
% of total
30.1%
Change from 2016
-17.7pp
44
30.1%
-17.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+13
+9.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+1
+1.1pp
Vocational
-2
+0.5pp
No Qualification
+7
+6.9pp
Not Stated
-32
-17.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Edith (NT) (part). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katherine (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 17 | 11.6% | 17.3% | 4 | 2.5% | 13.5% | +13 | +9.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 8 | 5.5% | 8.2% | 7 | 4.4% | 7.9% | +1 | +1.1pp |
| Vocational | 32 | 21.9% | 22.2% | 34 | 21.4% | 20.1% | -2 | +0.5pp |
| No Qualification | 45 | 30.8% | 33.3% | 38 | 23.9% | 32.4% | +7 | +6.9pp |
| Not Stated | 44 | 30.1% | 19.1% | 76 | 47.8% | 26.1% | -32 | -17.7pp |
| Total | 146 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 159 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |