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, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Uralla (NT), accounting for 29.3% (46 people). This share was higher than Katherine (T) (22.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 15 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Uralla (NT) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Uralla (NT) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Uralla (NT), with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
27
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
27
17.2%
+0.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
23
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
23
14.6%
+2.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
46
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
46
29.3%
+4.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
32
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-13.7pp
32
20.4%
-13.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
29
18.5%
+7.1pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+6
+0.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+8
+2.4pp
Vocational
+15
+4.1pp
No Qualification
-10
-13.7pp
Not Stated
+15
+7.1pp
Data table
Qualifications for Uralla (NT). 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 | 27 | 17.2% | 17.3% | 21 | 17.1% | 13.5% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 23 | 14.6% | 8.2% | 15 | 12.2% | 7.9% | +8 | +2.4pp |
| Vocational | 46 | 29.3% | 22.2% | 31 | 25.2% | 20.1% | +15 | +4.1pp |
| No Qualification | 32 | 20.4% | 33.3% | 42 | 34.1% | 32.4% | -10 | -13.7pp |
| Not Stated | 29 | 18.5% | 19.1% | 14 | 11.4% | 26.1% | +15 | +7.1pp |
| Total | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +34 | 0.0pp |