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 Strathmore Heights, accounting for 38.7% (330 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (34.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 47 people and 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Strathmore Heights - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Strathmore Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Strathmore Heights, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
220
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
220
25.8%
+4.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
102
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
102
12.0%
+0.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
155
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
155
18.2%
-2.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
330
% of total
38.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
330
38.7%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
45
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
45
5.3%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+47
+4.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+9
+0.6pp
Vocational
-12
-2.3pp
No Qualification
+21
+0.8pp
Not Stated
-29
-3.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Strathmore Heights. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moonee Valley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 220 | 25.8% | 36.7% | 173 | 21.2% | 31.1% | +47 | +4.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 102 | 12.0% | 9.4% | 93 | 11.4% | 9.0% | +9 | +0.6pp |
| Vocational | 155 | 18.2% | 13.3% | 167 | 20.5% | 13.4% | -12 | -2.3pp |
| No Qualification | 330 | 38.7% | 34.4% | 309 | 37.9% | 37.2% | +21 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 45 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 74 | 9.1% | 9.2% | -29 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 852 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 816 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +36 | 0.0pp |