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 Wonga Park (part), accounting for 36.5% (1,172 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (34.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 139 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Wonga Park (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Wonga Park (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wonga Park (part), with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
854
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
854
26.6%
+3.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
346
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
346
10.8%
-0.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
705
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
705
21.9%
+2.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,172
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
1,172
36.5%
-3.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
136
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
136
4.2%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+139
+3.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+5
-0.1pp
Vocational
+87
+2.2pp
No Qualification
-75
-3.3pp
Not Stated
-74
-2.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Wonga Park (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 | 854 | 26.6% | 38.2% | 715 | 22.8% | 32.3% | +139 | +3.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 346 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 341 | 10.9% | 9.7% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Vocational | 705 | 21.9% | 11.4% | 618 | 19.7% | 12.1% | +87 | +2.2pp |
| No Qualification | 1,172 | 36.5% | 34.4% | 1,247 | 39.8% | 38.1% | -75 | -3.3pp |
| Not Stated | 136 | 4.2% | 5.9% | 210 | 6.7% | 7.8% | -74 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 3,213 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +82 | 0.0pp |