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 Elizabeth Beach, accounting for 33% (70 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 58 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Elizabeth Beach - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Elizabeth Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth Beach, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
52
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
52
24.5%
+12.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
16
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
16
7.5%
+1.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
52
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
52
24.5%
-1.4pp
No Qualification
2021 count
70
% of total
33.0%
Change from 2016
-11.1pp
70
33.0%
-11.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
22
10.4%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+17
+12.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-2
+1.3pp
Vocational
-23
-1.4pp
No Qualification
-58
-11.1pp
Not Stated
-12
-1.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Elizabeth Beach. 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 | 52 | 24.5% | 12.3% | 35 | 12.1% | 9.9% | +17 | +12.4pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 16 | 7.5% | 8.4% | 18 | 6.2% | 7.9% | -2 | +1.3pp |
| Vocational | 52 | 24.5% | 25.8% | 75 | 25.9% | 24.9% | -23 | -1.4pp |
| No Qualification | 70 | 33.0% | 41.6% | 128 | 44.1% | 44.4% | -58 | -11.1pp |
| Not Stated | 22 | 10.4% | 11.9% | 34 | 11.7% | 13.0% | -12 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 212 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 290 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -78 | 0.0pp |