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 Bungwahl, accounting for 36.2% (77 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 6 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Bungwahl - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Bungwahl in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bungwahl, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
37
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
37
17.4%
+0.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
13
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
13
6.1%
-0.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
53
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
53
24.9%
-4.4pp
No Qualification
2021 count
77
% of total
36.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
77
36.2%
-2.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
33
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
33
15.5%
+5.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+6
+0.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+1
-0.3pp
Vocational
-2
-4.4pp
No Qualification
+5
-2.1pp
Not Stated
+15
+5.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Bungwahl. 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 | 37 | 17.4% | 12.3% | 31 | 16.5% | 9.9% | +6 | +0.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 13 | 6.1% | 8.4% | 12 | 6.4% | 7.9% | +1 | -0.3pp |
| Vocational | 53 | 24.9% | 25.8% | 55 | 29.3% | 24.9% | -2 | -4.4pp |
| No Qualification | 77 | 36.2% | 41.6% | 72 | 38.3% | 44.4% | +5 | -2.1pp |
| Not Stated | 33 | 15.5% | 11.9% | 18 | 9.6% | 13.0% | +15 | +5.9pp |
| Total | 213 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 188 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |