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 Northam, accounting for 47.7% (2,571 people). This share was higher than Northam (S) (45.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 92 people.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Northam - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Northam in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northam, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
531
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
531
9.8%
+1.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
317
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
317
5.9%
+0.2pp
Vocational
2021 count
1,179
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,179
21.9%
+0.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
2,571
% of total
47.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
2,571
47.7%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
794
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
794
14.7%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+71
+1.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+21
+0.2pp
Vocational
+48
+0.2pp
No Qualification
+92
0.0pp
Not Stated
-42
-1.4pp
Data table
Qualifications for Northam. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 531 | 9.8% | 9.3% | 460 | 8.8% | 7.9% | +71 | +1.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 317 | 5.9% | 6.2% | 296 | 5.7% | 6.3% | +21 | +0.2pp |
| Vocational | 1,179 | 21.9% | 22.6% | 1,131 | 21.7% | 21.9% | +48 | +0.2pp |
| No Qualification | 2,571 | 47.7% | 45.1% | 2,479 | 47.7% | 45.0% | +92 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 794 | 14.7% | 16.8% | 836 | 16.1% | 18.9% | -42 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 5,392 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +190 | 0.0pp |