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, accounting for 54.7% (2,172 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (51.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 103 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Renmark - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Renmark in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Renmark, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
394
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
394
9.9%
+2.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
260
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
260
6.5%
+0.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
781
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
781
19.7%
+2.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
2,172
% of total
54.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
2,172
54.7%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
363
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
363
9.1%
-5.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+103
+2.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+25
+0.4pp
Vocational
+100
+2.1pp
No Qualification
+61
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-189
-5.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Renmark. 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 | 394 | 9.9% | 9.4% | 291 | 7.5% | 7.6% | +103 | +2.4pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 260 | 6.5% | 6.6% | 235 | 6.1% | 6.7% | +25 | +0.4pp |
| Vocational | 781 | 19.7% | 22.3% | 681 | 17.6% | 20.2% | +100 | +2.1pp |
| No Qualification | 2,172 | 54.7% | 51.7% | 2,111 | 54.5% | 52.9% | +61 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 363 | 9.1% | 10.0% | 552 | 14.3% | 12.6% | -189 | -5.2pp |
| Total | 3,970 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,870 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +100 | 0.0pp |