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, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Donvale, accounting for 37.4% (3,949 people). This share was lower than Manningham (C) (38.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 3,949 people and 37.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Donvale - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Donvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Donvale, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
3,949
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
+37.4pp
3,949
37.4%
+37.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
1,049
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
1,049
9.9%
+9.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
1,285
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-12.8pp
1,285
12.2%
-12.8pp
No Qualification
2021 count
3,597
% of total
34.1%
Change from 2016
-19.5pp
3,597
34.1%
-19.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
683
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-14.9pp
683
6.5%
-14.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+3,949
+37.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+1,049
+9.9pp
Vocational
+1,278
-12.8pp
No Qualification
+3,582
-19.5pp
Not Stated
+677
-14.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Donvale. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Manningham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 3,949 | 37.4% | 38.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 32.3% | +3,949 | +37.4pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 1,049 | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.7% | +1,049 | +9.9pp |
| Vocational | 1,285 | 12.2% | 11.4% | 7 | 25.0% | 12.1% | +1,278 | -12.8pp |
| No Qualification | 3,597 | 34.1% | 34.4% | 15 | 53.6% | 38.1% | +3,582 | -19.5pp |
| Not Stated | 683 | 6.5% | 5.9% | 6 | 21.4% | 7.8% | +677 | -14.9pp |
| Total | 10,563 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 28 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10,535 | 0.0pp |