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, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Forestville (SA), accounting for 45.8% (542 people). This share was lower than Unley (C) (46.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 539 people and 39.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Forestville (SA) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Forestville (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Forestville (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
542
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
+39.1pp
542
45.8%
+39.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
98
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
98
8.3%
+8.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
187
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
187
15.8%
-2.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
305
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
-32.0pp
305
25.8%
-32.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
52
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-13.4pp
52
4.4%
-13.4pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+539
+39.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+98
+8.3pp
Vocational
+179
-2.0pp
No Qualification
+279
-32.0pp
Not Stated
+44
-13.4pp
Data table
Qualifications for Forestville (SA). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Unley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Unley (C)% | Count | % | Unley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 542 | 45.8% | 46.5% | 3 | 6.7% | 40.6% | +539 | +39.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 98 | 8.3% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.0% | +98 | +8.3pp |
| Vocational | 187 | 15.8% | 10.6% | 8 | 17.8% | 10.5% | +179 | -2.0pp |
| No Qualification | 305 | 25.8% | 29.1% | 26 | 57.8% | 32.1% | +279 | -32.0pp |
| Not Stated | 52 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 8 | 17.8% | 7.8% | +44 | -13.4pp |
| Total | 1,184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,139 | 0.0pp |