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 Jamieson (Vic.), accounting for 35.4% (124 people). This share was lower than Mansfield (S) (36.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 22 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Jamieson (Vic.) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Jamieson (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jamieson (Vic.), with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
48
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
48
13.7%
+3.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
32
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
32
9.1%
+3.8pp
Vocational
2021 count
69
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
69
19.7%
-6.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
124
% of total
35.4%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
124
35.4%
-7.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
77
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
77
22.0%
+6.0pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+22
+3.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+18
+3.8pp
Vocational
+1
-6.3pp
No Qualification
+12
-7.3pp
Not Stated
+35
+6.0pp
Data table
Qualifications for Jamieson (Vic.). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 48 | 13.7% | 18.1% | 26 | 9.9% | 15.0% | +22 | +3.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 32 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 14 | 5.3% | 9.2% | +18 | +3.8pp |
| Vocational | 69 | 19.7% | 24.2% | 68 | 26.0% | 25.2% | +1 | -6.3pp |
| No Qualification | 124 | 35.4% | 36.3% | 112 | 42.7% | 38.1% | +12 | -7.3pp |
| Not Stated | 77 | 22.0% | 10.9% | 42 | 16.0% | 12.6% | +35 | +6.0pp |
| Total | 350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +88 | 0.0pp |