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 Melrose Park (SA), accounting for 35% (656 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (30.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 115 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Melrose Park (SA) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Melrose Park (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Melrose Park (SA), with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
567
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
567
30.2%
+5.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
190
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
190
10.1%
+0.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
346
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
346
18.5%
+0.4pp
No Qualification
2021 count
656
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
656
35.0%
-3.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
116
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
116
6.2%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+115
+5.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+14
+0.3pp
Vocational
+21
+0.4pp
No Qualification
-32
-3.4pp
Not Stated
-37
-2.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Melrose Park (SA). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 567 | 30.2% | 40.0% | 452 | 25.2% | 35.1% | +115 | +5.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 190 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 176 | 9.8% | 10.0% | +14 | +0.3pp |
| Vocational | 346 | 18.5% | 14.7% | 325 | 18.1% | 14.3% | +21 | +0.4pp |
| No Qualification | 656 | 35.0% | 30.7% | 688 | 38.4% | 33.9% | -32 | -3.4pp |
| Not Stated | 116 | 6.2% | 4.8% | 153 | 8.5% | 6.7% | -37 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 1,875 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,794 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +81 | 0.0pp |