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, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Bootawa, accounting for 31.2% (49 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (25.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 13 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Bootawa - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Bootawa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bootawa, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
32
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
32
20.4%
+8.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
19
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
19
12.1%
+2.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
49
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
49
31.2%
+5.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
45
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
45
28.7%
-7.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
12
7.6%
-9.4pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+13
+8.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+5
+2.9pp
Vocational
+10
+5.7pp
No Qualification
-10
-7.2pp
Not Stated
-14
-9.4pp
Data table
Qualifications for Bootawa. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 32 | 20.4% | 12.3% | 19 | 12.4% | 9.9% | +13 | +8.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 19 | 12.1% | 8.4% | 14 | 9.2% | 7.9% | +5 | +2.9pp |
| Vocational | 49 | 31.2% | 25.8% | 39 | 25.5% | 24.9% | +10 | +5.7pp |
| No Qualification | 45 | 28.7% | 41.6% | 55 | 35.9% | 44.4% | -10 | -7.2pp |
| Not Stated | 12 | 7.6% | 11.9% | 26 | 17.0% | 13.0% | -14 | -9.4pp |
| Total | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 153 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |