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 Leederville, accounting for 51% (1,665 people). This share was higher than Vincent (C) (46.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 1,916 people and 17.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Leederville - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Leederville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Vincent (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leederville, with comparison markers for Vincent (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,665
% of total
51.0%
Change from 2016
+29.8pp
1,665
51.0%
+29.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
272
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
272
8.3%
-2.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
376
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-10.3pp
376
11.5%
-10.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
675
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
-17.8pp
675
20.7%
-17.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
278
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
278
8.5%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+239
+29.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-463
-2.6pp
Vocational
-1,090
-10.3pp
No Qualification
-1,916
-17.8pp
Not Stated
-242
+0.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Leederville. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Vincent (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Vincent (C)% | Count | % | Vincent (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 1,665 | 51.0% | 46.2% | 1,426 | 21.2% | 40.8% | +239 | +29.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 272 | 8.3% | 9.3% | 735 | 10.9% | 9.0% | -463 | -2.6pp |
| Vocational | 376 | 11.5% | 12.1% | 1,466 | 21.8% | 12.1% | -1,090 | -10.3pp |
| No Qualification | 675 | 20.7% | 24.5% | 2,591 | 38.5% | 26.7% | -1,916 | -17.8pp |
| Not Stated | 278 | 8.5% | 7.9% | 520 | 7.7% | 11.5% | -242 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 3,266 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,738 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,472 | 0.0pp |