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 Latrobe (M) (Tas.), accounting for 44.3% (4,643 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 605 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Latrobe (M) (Tas.) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Latrobe (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Latrobe (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,339
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
1,339
12.8%
+2.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
804
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
804
7.7%
+0.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
2,818
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
2,818
26.9%
+2.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
4,643
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
4,643
44.3%
-2.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
887
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
887
8.5%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+439
+2.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+149
+0.4pp
Vocational
+605
+2.1pp
No Qualification
+484
-2.4pp
Not Stated
-99
-2.6pp
Data table
Qualifications for Latrobe (M) (Tas.). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 1,339 | 12.8% | 16.2% | 900 | 10.1% | 12.3% | +439 | +2.7pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 804 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 655 | 7.3% | 7.2% | +149 | +0.4pp |
| Vocational | 2,818 | 26.9% | 23.9% | 2,213 | 24.8% | 22.6% | +605 | +2.1pp |
| No Qualification | 4,643 | 44.3% | 43.0% | 4,159 | 46.7% | 46.5% | +484 | -2.4pp |
| Not Stated | 887 | 8.5% | 9.2% | 986 | 11.1% | 11.4% | -99 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 10,491 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,913 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,578 | 0.0pp |