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 Highgate (SA), accounting for 49.2% (609 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (46.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 72 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Highgate (SA) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Highgate (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Highgate (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
609
% of total
49.2%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
609
49.2%
+7.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
109
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
109
8.8%
-1.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
123
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
123
9.9%
-0.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
354
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
354
28.6%
-3.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
42
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
42
3.4%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+58
+7.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-22
-1.1pp
Vocational
-15
-0.5pp
No Qualification
-72
-3.5pp
Not Stated
-39
-2.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Highgate (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 | 609 | 49.2% | 46.5% | 551 | 41.5% | 40.6% | +58 | +7.7pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 109 | 8.8% | 9.0% | 131 | 9.9% | 9.0% | -22 | -1.1pp |
| Vocational | 123 | 9.9% | 10.6% | 138 | 10.4% | 10.5% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| No Qualification | 354 | 28.6% | 29.1% | 426 | 32.1% | 32.1% | -72 | -3.5pp |
| Not Stated | 42 | 3.4% | 4.8% | 81 | 6.1% | 7.8% | -39 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 1,237 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,327 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -90 | 0.0pp |