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 Monaltrie, accounting for 45.4% (89 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (36.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 8 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Monaltrie - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Monaltrie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Monaltrie, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
28
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
28
14.3%
+2.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
18
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
18
9.2%
+2.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
46
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
46
23.5%
-5.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
89
% of total
45.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
89
45.4%
-1.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
15
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
15
7.7%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+8
+2.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+7
+2.9pp
Vocational
-5
-5.5pp
No Qualification
+7
-1.2pp
Not Stated
+3
+0.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Monaltrie. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 28 | 14.3% | 20.9% | 20 | 11.4% | 17.6% | +8 | +2.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 18 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 11 | 6.3% | 8.1% | +7 | +2.9pp |
| Vocational | 46 | 23.5% | 23.2% | 51 | 29.0% | 23.3% | -5 | -5.5pp |
| No Qualification | 89 | 45.4% | 36.8% | 82 | 46.6% | 39.0% | +7 | -1.2pp |
| Not Stated | 15 | 7.7% | 10.3% | 12 | 6.8% | 12.0% | +3 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 196 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |