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 Park Orchards (part), accounting for 35.8% (1,134 people). This share was lower than Manningham (C) (38.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 1,127 people and 22.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Park Orchards (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Park Orchards (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Park Orchards (part), with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,134
% of total
35.8%
Change from 2016
+22.3pp
1,134
35.8%
+22.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
335
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
335
10.6%
+10.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
452
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
452
14.3%
+0.8pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,104
% of total
34.9%
Change from 2016
-24.7pp
1,104
34.9%
-24.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
139
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
139
4.4%
-9.1pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+1,127
+22.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+335
+10.6pp
Vocational
+445
+0.8pp
No Qualification
+1,073
-24.7pp
Not Stated
+132
-9.1pp
Data table
Qualifications for Park Orchards (part). 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 | 1,134 | 35.8% | 38.2% | 7 | 13.5% | 32.3% | +1,127 | +22.3pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 335 | 10.6% | 10.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.7% | +335 | +10.6pp |
| Vocational | 452 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 7 | 13.5% | 12.1% | +445 | +0.8pp |
| No Qualification | 1,104 | 34.9% | 34.4% | 31 | 59.6% | 38.1% | +1,073 | -24.7pp |
| Not Stated | 139 | 4.4% | 5.9% | 7 | 13.5% | 7.8% | +132 | -9.1pp |
| Total | 3,164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,112 | 0.0pp |