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.
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Key insight
In 2021, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Mukinbudin (S), accounting for 51.9% (238 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (40.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 12 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Mukinbudin (S) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Mukinbudin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mukinbudin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
53
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
53
11.5%
+2.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
22
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
22
4.8%
0.0pp
Vocational
2021 count
87
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
87
19.0%
-2.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
238
% of total
51.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
238
51.9%
-2.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
59
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
59
12.9%
+2.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+12
+2.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+1
0.0pp
Vocational
-5
-2.1pp
No Qualification
+1
-2.6pp
Not Stated
+15
+2.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Mukinbudin (S). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 53 | 11.5% | 13.5% | 41 | 9.4% | 11.6% | +12 | +2.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 22 | 4.8% | 7.6% | 21 | 4.8% | 7.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Vocational | 87 | 19.0% | 24.7% | 92 | 21.1% | 24.0% | -5 | -2.1pp |
| No Qualification | 238 | 51.9% | 40.5% | 237 | 54.5% | 42.3% | +1 | -2.6pp |
| Not Stated | 59 | 12.9% | 13.6% | 44 | 10.1% | 14.8% | +15 | +2.8pp |
| Total | 459 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 435 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |