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 Tinonee, accounting for 38.8% (373 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 373 people and 38.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Tinonee - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Tinonee in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tinonee, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
142
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-13.3pp
142
14.8%
-13.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
93
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
93
9.7%
+9.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
259
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
259
26.9%
-4.4pp
No Qualification
2021 count
373
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
+38.8pp
373
38.8%
+38.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
95
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-30.7pp
95
9.9%
-30.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+133
-13.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+93
+9.7pp
Vocational
+249
-4.4pp
No Qualification
+373
+38.8pp
Not Stated
+82
-30.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Tinonee. 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 | 142 | 14.8% | 12.3% | 9 | 28.1% | 9.9% | +133 | -13.3pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 93 | 9.7% | 8.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.9% | +93 | +9.7pp |
| Vocational | 259 | 26.9% | 25.8% | 10 | 31.3% | 24.9% | +249 | -4.4pp |
| No Qualification | 373 | 38.8% | 41.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 44.4% | +373 | +38.8pp |
| Not Stated | 95 | 9.9% | 11.9% | 13 | 40.6% | 13.0% | +82 | -30.7pp |
| Total | 962 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 32 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +930 | 0.0pp |