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, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Springfield (SA), accounting for 46.2% (218 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (40%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 218 people and 46.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Springfield (SA) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Springfield (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Springfield (SA), with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
218
% of total
46.2%
Change from 2016
+46.2pp
218
46.2%
+46.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
43
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-18.9pp
43
9.1%
-18.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
26
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-14.5pp
26
5.5%
-14.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
155
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
155
32.8%
+8.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
30
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-21.6pp
30
6.4%
-21.6pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+218
+46.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+36
-18.9pp
Vocational
+21
-14.5pp
No Qualification
+149
+8.8pp
Not Stated
+23
-21.6pp
Data table
Qualifications for Springfield (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 | 218 | 46.2% | 40.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 35.1% | +218 | +46.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 43 | 9.1% | 9.9% | 7 | 28.0% | 10.0% | +36 | -18.9pp |
| Vocational | 26 | 5.5% | 14.7% | 5 | 20.0% | 14.3% | +21 | -14.5pp |
| No Qualification | 155 | 32.8% | 30.7% | 6 | 24.0% | 33.9% | +149 | +8.8pp |
| Not Stated | 30 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 7 | 28.0% | 6.7% | +23 | -21.6pp |
| Total | 472 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +447 | 0.0pp |