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, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Perth (C), accounting for 46.7% (12,373 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (26.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 4,251 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Perth (C) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Perth (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Perth (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
12,373
% of total
46.7%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
12,373
46.7%
+7.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
2,384
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
2,384
9.0%
+0.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
2,673
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
2,673
10.1%
+1.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
5,827
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
5,827
22.0%
-1.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
3,215
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
3,215
12.1%
-6.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+4,251
+7.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+554
+0.1pp
Vocational
+798
+1.0pp
No Qualification
+889
-1.9pp
Not Stated
-676
-6.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Perth (C). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 12,373 | 46.7% | 26.5% | 8,122 | 39.3% | 22.9% | +4,251 | +7.4pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 2,384 | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1,830 | 8.9% | 9.3% | +554 | +0.1pp |
| Vocational | 2,673 | 10.1% | 20.3% | 1,875 | 9.1% | 19.4% | +798 | +1.0pp |
| No Qualification | 5,827 | 22.0% | 35.6% | 4,938 | 23.9% | 38.1% | +889 | -1.9pp |
| Not Stated | 3,215 | 12.1% | 7.9% | 3,891 | 18.8% | 10.2% | -676 | -6.7pp |
| Total | 26,472 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20,656 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,816 | 0.0pp |