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, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Allgomera, accounting for 36.9% (45 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 17 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Allgomera - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Allgomera in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Allgomera, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
12
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
12
9.8%
-3.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
13
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
13
10.7%
+1.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
45
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
45
36.9%
+11.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
42
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
42
34.4%
-9.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
10
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
10
8.2%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-2
-3.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+3
+1.4pp
Vocational
+17
+11.0pp
No Qualification
-5
-9.1pp
Not Stated
+1
-0.1pp
Data table
Qualifications for Allgomera. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 12 | 9.8% | 12.9% | 14 | 13.0% | 10.5% | -2 | -3.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 13 | 10.7% | 8.0% | 10 | 9.3% | 7.4% | +3 | +1.4pp |
| Vocational | 45 | 36.9% | 25.5% | 28 | 25.9% | 24.9% | +17 | +11.0pp |
| No Qualification | 42 | 34.4% | 41.7% | 47 | 43.5% | 43.5% | -5 | -9.1pp |
| Not Stated | 10 | 8.2% | 11.9% | 9 | 8.3% | 13.7% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |