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 Litchfield (M), accounting for 38.9% (6,813 people). This share was higher than Greater Darwin (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 713 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Litchfield (M) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Litchfield (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Darwin and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Litchfield (M), with comparison markers for Greater Darwin.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
2,109
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
2,109
12.0%
+2.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
1,445
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
1,445
8.2%
+1.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
4,958
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
4,958
28.3%
+0.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
6,813
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
6,813
38.9%
+7.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
2,205
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-11.9pp
2,205
12.6%
-11.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+265
+2.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+92
+1.3pp
Vocational
-566
+0.2pp
No Qualification
+713
+7.8pp
Not Stated
-2,608
-11.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Litchfield (M). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Darwin.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Darwin% | Count | % | Greater Darwin% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 2,109 | 12.0% | 26.0% | 1,844 | 9.4% | 20.4% | +265 | +2.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 1,445 | 8.2% | 8.9% | 1,353 | 6.9% | 8.4% | +92 | +1.3pp |
| Vocational | 4,958 | 28.3% | 21.2% | 5,524 | 28.1% | 22.3% | -566 | +0.2pp |
| No Qualification | 6,813 | 38.9% | 32.6% | 6,100 | 31.1% | 33.3% | +713 | +7.8pp |
| Not Stated | 2,205 | 12.6% | 11.3% | 4,813 | 24.5% | 15.7% | -2,608 | -11.9pp |
| Total | 17,530 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19,634 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,104 | 0.0pp |