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 Parkville (Vic.) (part), accounting for 46.3% (3,056 people). This share was lower than Melbourne (C) (54.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 2,725 people and 35.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Parkville (Vic.) (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Parkville (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Melbourne (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parkville (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Melbourne (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
3,056
% of total
46.3%
Change from 2016
+35.4pp
3,056
46.3%
+35.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
329
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
329
5.0%
-4.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
349
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-20.7pp
349
5.3%
-20.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
2,464
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
2,464
37.3%
-8.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
406
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
406
6.1%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+2,725
+35.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+52
-4.1pp
Vocational
-442
-20.7pp
No Qualification
+1,063
-8.7pp
Not Stated
+160
-2.0pp
Data table
Qualifications for Parkville (Vic.) (part). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Melbourne (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Melbourne (C)% | Count | % | Melbourne (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 3,056 | 46.3% | 54.2% | 331 | 10.9% | 44.9% | +2,725 | +35.4pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 329 | 5.0% | 8.3% | 277 | 9.1% | 7.2% | +52 | -4.1pp |
| Vocational | 349 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 791 | 26.0% | 5.4% | -442 | -20.7pp |
| No Qualification | 2,464 | 37.3% | 21.6% | 1,401 | 46.0% | 28.8% | +1,063 | -8.7pp |
| Not Stated | 406 | 6.1% | 9.6% | 246 | 8.1% | 13.8% | +160 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 6,604 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,046 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,558 | 0.0pp |