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 The Basin (Vic.), accounting for 35.6% (1,290 people). This share was lower than Knox (C) (36.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 166 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
The Basin (Vic.) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for The Basin (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Knox (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Basin (Vic.), with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
769
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
769
21.2%
+4.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
436
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
436
12.0%
+1.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
874
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
874
24.1%
-0.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,290
% of total
35.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,290
35.6%
-2.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
258
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
258
7.1%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+166
+4.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+66
+1.6pp
Vocational
-5
-0.7pp
No Qualification
-53
-2.3pp
Not Stated
-89
-2.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for The Basin (Vic.). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Knox (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 769 | 21.2% | 28.0% | 603 | 17.0% | 22.3% | +166 | +4.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 436 | 12.0% | 10.9% | 370 | 10.4% | 10.3% | +66 | +1.6pp |
| Vocational | 874 | 24.1% | 18.4% | 879 | 24.8% | 19.4% | -5 | -0.7pp |
| No Qualification | 1,290 | 35.6% | 36.9% | 1,343 | 37.9% | 40.5% | -53 | -2.3pp |
| Not Stated | 258 | 7.1% | 5.8% | 347 | 9.8% | 7.4% | -89 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 3,627 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,542 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +85 | 0.0pp |