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 Tonsley, accounting for 37% (245 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 160 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Tonsley - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Tonsley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tonsley, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
245
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
245
37.0%
+12.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
43
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
43
6.5%
-2.2pp
Vocational
2021 count
119
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
119
17.9%
+0.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
195
% of total
29.4%
Change from 2016
-13.6pp
195
29.4%
-13.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
61
9.2%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+160
+12.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+12
-2.2pp
Vocational
+59
+0.7pp
No Qualification
+43
-13.6pp
Not Stated
+36
+2.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Tonsley. 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 | 245 | 37.0% | 28.0% | 85 | 24.1% | 22.1% | +160 | +12.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 43 | 6.5% | 9.7% | 31 | 8.7% | 9.6% | +12 | -2.2pp |
| Vocational | 119 | 17.9% | 19.9% | 60 | 17.2% | 19.7% | +59 | +0.7pp |
| No Qualification | 195 | 29.4% | 36.9% | 152 | 43.0% | 40.8% | +43 | -13.6pp |
| Not Stated | 61 | 9.2% | 5.6% | 25 | 7.0% | 7.8% | +36 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 663 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +311 | 0.0pp |