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 Swan Hill (RC), accounting for 48.8% (8,486 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 530 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Swan Hill (RC) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Swan Hill (RC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Swan Hill (RC), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,944
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
1,944
11.2%
+2.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
1,268
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,268
7.3%
+0.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
3,529
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
3,529
20.3%
+1.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
8,486
% of total
48.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
8,486
48.8%
+1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
2,169
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
2,169
12.5%
-4.9pp
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+443
+2.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+165
+0.7pp
Vocational
+336
+1.1pp
No Qualification
+530
+1.0pp
Not Stated
-724
-4.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Swan Hill (RC). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 1,944 | 11.2% | 18.2% | 1,501 | 9.0% | 14.5% | +443 | +2.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 1,268 | 7.3% | 9.3% | 1,103 | 6.6% | 8.5% | +165 | +0.7pp |
| Vocational | 3,529 | 20.3% | 22.4% | 3,193 | 19.2% | 22.0% | +336 | +1.1pp |
| No Qualification | 8,486 | 48.8% | 40.4% | 7,956 | 47.8% | 42.8% | +530 | +1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 2,169 | 12.5% | 9.7% | 2,893 | 17.4% | 12.2% | -724 | -4.9pp |
| Total | 17,396 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,646 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +750 | 0.0pp |