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, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (WA), accounting for 22.7% (117 people). This share was higher than Western Australia (21.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which decreased by 28 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (WA) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Australia and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (WA), with comparison markers for Western Australia.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
45
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
45
8.7%
-0.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
35
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
35
6.8%
-5.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
117
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-10.7pp
117
22.7%
-10.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
84
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
84
16.3%
-8.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
235
% of total
45.5%
Change from 2016
+25.5pp
235
45.5%
+25.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+5
-0.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-20
-5.9pp
Vocational
-28
-10.7pp
No Qualification
-23
-8.4pp
Not Stated
+148
+25.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (WA). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Australia.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Western Australia% | Count | % | Western Australia% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 45 | 8.7% | 23.9% | 40 | 9.2% | 20.6% | +5 | -0.5pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 35 | 6.8% | 9.3% | 55 | 12.7% | 8.9% | -20 | -5.9pp |
| Vocational | 117 | 22.7% | 21.2% | 145 | 33.4% | 20.4% | -28 | -10.7pp |
| No Qualification | 84 | 16.3% | 36.6% | 107 | 24.7% | 39.0% | -23 | -8.4pp |
| Not Stated | 235 | 45.5% | 9.1% | 87 | 20.0% | 11.2% | +148 | +25.5pp |
| Total | 516 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 434 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +82 | 0.0pp |