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 Greendale (Vic.), accounting for 33% (161 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 20 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Greendale (Vic.) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Greendale (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greendale (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
89
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
89
18.2%
+2.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
59
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
59
12.1%
-1.2pp
Vocational
2021 count
135
% of total
27.7%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
135
27.7%
+4.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
161
% of total
33.0%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
161
33.0%
-3.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
44
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
44
9.0%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+12
+2.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-6
-1.2pp
Vocational
+20
+4.1pp
No Qualification
-18
-3.8pp
Not Stated
-7
-1.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Greendale (Vic.). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 89 | 18.2% | 17.9% | 77 | 15.8% | 14.1% | +12 | +2.4pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 59 | 12.1% | 10.3% | 65 | 13.3% | 9.1% | -6 | -1.2pp |
| Vocational | 135 | 27.7% | 24.5% | 115 | 23.6% | 23.5% | +20 | +4.1pp |
| No Qualification | 161 | 33.0% | 39.6% | 179 | 36.8% | 42.9% | -18 | -3.8pp |
| Not Stated | 44 | 9.0% | 7.8% | 51 | 10.5% | 10.2% | -7 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 488 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |