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.

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).

Goodwood (SA)
Unley (C)

Bachelor Or Higher Degree

2021 count

1,226

% of total

51.3%

Change from 2016

+41.3pp

Advanced Diploma Or Diploma

2021 count

212

% of total

8.9%

Change from 2016

+8.9pp

Vocational

2021 count

242

% of total

10.1%

Change from 2016

-33.2pp

No Qualification

2021 count

611

% of total

25.6%

Change from 2016

+8.9pp

Not Stated

2021 count

97

% of total

4.1%

Change from 2016

-25.9pp

Data table

Qualifications for Goodwood (SA). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Unley (C).

Qualifications for Goodwood (SA). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Unley (C).
Qualifications for Goodwood (SA). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Unley (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Unley (C)%Count%Unley (C)%Countpp
Bachelor Or Higher Degree1,22651.3%46.5%310.0%40.6%+1,223+41.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma2128.9%9.0%00.0%9.0%+212+8.9pp
Vocational24210.1%10.6%1343.3%10.5%+229-33.2pp
No Qualification61125.6%29.1%516.7%32.1%+606+8.9pp
Not Stated974.1%4.8%930.0%7.8%+88-25.9pp
Total2,388100.0%100.0%30100.0%100.0%+2,3580.0pp