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 Avoca (Vic.), accounting for 46.5% (532 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 65 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Avoca (Vic.) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Avoca (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Avoca (Vic.), with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
129
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
129
11.3%
+3.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
81
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
81
7.1%
-0.5pp
Vocational
2021 count
254
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
254
22.2%
+3.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
532
% of total
46.5%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
532
46.5%
-3.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
147
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
147
12.9%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+46
+3.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+5
-0.5pp
Vocational
+65
+3.2pp
No Qualification
+30
-3.9pp
Not Stated
+1
-1.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Avoca (Vic.). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 129 | 11.3% | 12.1% | 83 | 8.3% | 9.5% | +46 | +3.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 81 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 76 | 7.6% | 7.8% | +5 | -0.5pp |
| Vocational | 254 | 22.2% | 22.4% | 189 | 19.0% | 20.0% | +65 | +3.2pp |
| No Qualification | 532 | 46.5% | 44.9% | 502 | 50.4% | 43.7% | +30 | -3.9pp |
| Not Stated | 147 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 146 | 14.7% | 18.9% | +1 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 1,143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 996 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +147 | 0.0pp |