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 Maitland Vale, accounting for 28.1% (56 people). This share was similar to Maitland (C) (28.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 85 people and 18 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Maitland Vale - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Maitland Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maitland Vale, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
55
% of total
27.6%
Change from 2016
+18.3pp
55
27.6%
+18.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
22
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
22
11.1%
+1.8pp
Vocational
2021 count
56
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
56
28.1%
-0.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
50
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
-18.0pp
50
25.1%
-18.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
16
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
16
8.0%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+26
+18.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-7
+1.8pp
Vocational
-33
-0.3pp
No Qualification
-85
-18.0pp
Not Stated
-15
-1.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Maitland Vale. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 55 | 27.6% | 15.4% | 29 | 9.3% | 12.7% | +26 | +18.3pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 22 | 11.1% | 9.4% | 29 | 9.3% | 8.7% | -7 | +1.8pp |
| Vocational | 56 | 28.1% | 28.2% | 89 | 28.4% | 26.8% | -33 | -0.3pp |
| No Qualification | 50 | 25.1% | 40.4% | 135 | 43.1% | 43.1% | -85 | -18.0pp |
| Not Stated | 16 | 8.0% | 6.5% | 31 | 9.9% | 8.7% | -15 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 313 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -114 | 0.0pp |