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 Mitchell (S), accounting for 41.7% (16,333 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 2,246 people, while its share fell by 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Mitchell (S) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Mitchell (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mitchell (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
5,681
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
5,681
14.5%
+3.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
3,901
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
3,901
10.0%
+1.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
9,691
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
9,691
24.8%
+0.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
16,333
% of total
41.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
16,333
41.7%
-1.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
3,529
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
3,529
9.0%
-3.6pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+2,237
+3.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+1,085
+1.3pp
Vocational
+1,702
+0.2pp
No Qualification
+2,246
-1.7pp
Not Stated
-574
-3.6pp
Data table
Qualifications for Mitchell (S). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 5,681 | 14.5% | 18.2% | 3,444 | 10.6% | 14.5% | +2,237 | +3.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 3,901 | 10.0% | 9.3% | 2,816 | 8.7% | 8.5% | +1,085 | +1.3pp |
| Vocational | 9,691 | 24.8% | 22.4% | 7,989 | 24.6% | 22.0% | +1,702 | +0.2pp |
| No Qualification | 16,333 | 41.7% | 40.4% | 14,087 | 43.4% | 42.8% | +2,246 | -1.7pp |
| Not Stated | 3,529 | 9.0% | 9.7% | 4,103 | 12.6% | 12.2% | -574 | -3.6pp |
| Total | 39,135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 32,439 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,696 | 0.0pp |