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 Goodwood (SA), accounting for 51.3% (1,226 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (46.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 1,223 people and 41.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Goodwood (SA) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Goodwood (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goodwood (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,226
% of total
51.3%
Change from 2016
+41.3pp
1,226
51.3%
+41.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
212
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
212
8.9%
+8.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
242
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-33.2pp
242
10.1%
-33.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
611
% of total
25.6%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
611
25.6%
+8.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
97
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-25.9pp
97
4.1%
-25.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+1,223
+41.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+212
+8.9pp
Vocational
+229
-33.2pp
No Qualification
+606
+8.9pp
Not Stated
+88
-25.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Goodwood (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 | 1,226 | 51.3% | 46.5% | 3 | 10.0% | 40.6% | +1,223 | +41.3pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 212 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.0% | +212 | +8.9pp |
| Vocational | 242 | 10.1% | 10.6% | 13 | 43.3% | 10.5% | +229 | -33.2pp |
| No Qualification | 611 | 25.6% | 29.1% | 5 | 16.7% | 32.1% | +606 | +8.9pp |
| Not Stated | 97 | 4.1% | 4.8% | 9 | 30.0% | 7.8% | +88 | -25.9pp |
| Total | 2,388 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 30 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,358 | 0.0pp |