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, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in The Range (SA) (part), accounting for 28.3% (39 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (26.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 19 people and 15.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
The Range (SA) (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for The Range (SA) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Range (SA) (part), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
35
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
35
25.4%
+4.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
17
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
17
12.3%
+2.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
39
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
39
28.3%
+3.9pp
No Qualification
2021 count
33
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
-15.8pp
33
23.9%
-15.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
14
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
14
10.1%
+5.5pp
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+7
+4.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+4
+2.4pp
Vocational
+7
+3.9pp
No Qualification
-19
-15.8pp
Not Stated
+8
+5.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for The Range (SA) (part). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 35 | 25.4% | 16.6% | 28 | 21.4% | 13.4% | +7 | +4.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 17 | 12.3% | 9.3% | 13 | 9.9% | 9.1% | +4 | +2.4pp |
| Vocational | 39 | 28.3% | 26.9% | 32 | 24.4% | 25.8% | +7 | +3.9pp |
| No Qualification | 33 | 23.9% | 40.6% | 52 | 39.7% | 43.2% | -19 | -15.8pp |
| Not Stated | 14 | 10.1% | 6.7% | 6 | 4.6% | 8.5% | +8 | +5.5pp |
| Total | 138 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |