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 Perenjori (S), accounting for 36.2% (196 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (40.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which decreased by 62 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Perenjori (S) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Perenjori (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Perenjori (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
47
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
47
8.7%
+0.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
28
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
28
5.2%
-0.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
90
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
90
16.6%
-12.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
196
% of total
36.2%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
196
36.2%
-7.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
180
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+18.6pp
180
33.3%
+18.6pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+6
+0.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
0
-0.1pp
Vocational
-62
-12.1pp
No Qualification
-34
-7.3pp
Not Stated
+102
+18.6pp
Data table
Qualifications for Perenjori (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 | 47 | 8.7% | 13.5% | 41 | 7.8% | 11.6% | +6 | +0.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 28 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 28 | 5.3% | 7.3% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Vocational | 90 | 16.6% | 24.7% | 152 | 28.7% | 24.0% | -62 | -12.1pp |
| No Qualification | 196 | 36.2% | 40.5% | 230 | 43.5% | 42.3% | -34 | -7.3pp |
| Not Stated | 180 | 33.3% | 13.6% | 78 | 14.7% | 14.8% | +102 | +18.6pp |
| Total | 541 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 529 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |