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.
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Key insight
In 2021, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Marino, accounting for 32.8% (621 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 58 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Marino - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Marino in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marino, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
621
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
621
32.8%
+2.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
228
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
228
12.0%
-1.8pp
Vocational
2021 count
379
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
379
20.0%
+0.9pp
No Qualification
2021 count
565
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
565
29.8%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
102
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
102
5.4%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+58
+2.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-25
-1.8pp
Vocational
+28
+0.9pp
No Qualification
+33
+0.8pp
Not Stated
-34
-2.0pp
Data table
Qualifications for Marino. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 621 | 32.8% | 28.0% | 563 | 30.7% | 22.1% | +58 | +2.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 228 | 12.0% | 9.7% | 253 | 13.8% | 9.6% | -25 | -1.8pp |
| Vocational | 379 | 20.0% | 19.9% | 351 | 19.1% | 19.7% | +28 | +0.9pp |
| No Qualification | 565 | 29.8% | 36.9% | 532 | 29.0% | 40.8% | +33 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 102 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 136 | 7.4% | 7.8% | -34 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 1,895 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,835 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |