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 Keith, accounting for 49.1% (565 people). This share was higher than Tatiara (DC) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 59 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Keith - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Keith in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Keith, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
110
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
110
9.6%
+1.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
59
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
59
5.1%
-0.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
299
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
299
26.0%
+3.9pp
No Qualification
2021 count
565
% of total
49.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
565
49.1%
-2.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
117
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
117
10.2%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+22
+1.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-4
-0.7pp
Vocational
+59
+3.9pp
No Qualification
+9
-2.0pp
Not Stated
-23
-2.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Keith. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tatiara (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tatiara (DC)% | Count | % | Tatiara (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 110 | 9.6% | 10.8% | 88 | 8.1% | 8.3% | +22 | +1.5pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 59 | 5.1% | 7.0% | 63 | 5.8% | 7.5% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Vocational | 299 | 26.0% | 23.0% | 240 | 22.1% | 21.4% | +59 | +3.9pp |
| No Qualification | 565 | 49.1% | 47.5% | 556 | 51.1% | 49.8% | +9 | -2.0pp |
| Not Stated | 117 | 10.2% | 11.8% | 140 | 12.9% | 13.0% | -23 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 1,150 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,087 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +63 | 0.0pp |