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 Renmark North (part), accounting for 52.9% (302 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (51.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 23 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Renmark North (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Renmark North (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Renmark North (part), with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
33
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
33
5.8%
+1.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
36
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
36
6.3%
-0.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
139
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
139
24.3%
+1.8pp
No Qualification
2021 count
302
% of total
52.9%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
302
52.9%
-4.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
61
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
61
10.7%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+11
+1.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-1
-0.9pp
Vocational
+23
+1.8pp
No Qualification
+5
-4.7pp
Not Stated
+17
+2.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Renmark North (part). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 33 | 5.8% | 9.4% | 22 | 4.3% | 7.6% | +11 | +1.5pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 36 | 6.3% | 6.6% | 37 | 7.2% | 6.7% | -1 | -0.9pp |
| Vocational | 139 | 24.3% | 22.3% | 116 | 22.5% | 20.2% | +23 | +1.8pp |
| No Qualification | 302 | 52.9% | 51.7% | 297 | 57.6% | 52.9% | +5 | -4.7pp |
| Not Stated | 61 | 10.7% | 10.0% | 44 | 8.5% | 12.6% | +17 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 571 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 516 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |