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 Munno Para West, accounting for 44.8% (2,400 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 2,347 people, while its share fell by 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Munno Para West - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Munno Para West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Munno Para West, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
544
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
544
10.1%
+7.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
408
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
408
7.6%
+1.5pp
Vocational
2021 count
1,772
% of total
33.1%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
1,772
33.1%
+3.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
2,400
% of total
44.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
2,400
44.8%
-1.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
236
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
236
4.4%
-11.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+541
+7.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+401
+1.5pp
Vocational
+1,738
+3.5pp
No Qualification
+2,347
-1.3pp
Not Stated
+218
-11.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Munno Para West. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 544 | 10.1% | 8.4% | 3 | 2.6% | 6.3% | +541 | +7.5pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 408 | 7.6% | 6.8% | 7 | 6.1% | 6.3% | +401 | +1.5pp |
| Vocational | 1,772 | 33.1% | 25.4% | 34 | 29.6% | 23.9% | +1,738 | +3.5pp |
| No Qualification | 2,400 | 44.8% | 50.7% | 53 | 46.1% | 52.8% | +2,347 | -1.3pp |
| Not Stated | 236 | 4.4% | 8.7% | 18 | 15.7% | 10.6% | +218 | -11.3pp |
| Total | 5,360 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 115 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,245 | 0.0pp |