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 Walkerville (M), accounting for 44.1% (3,012 people). This share was higher than Greater Adelaide (25.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 531 people and 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Walkerville (M) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Walkerville (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walkerville (M), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
3,012
% of total
44.1%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
3,012
44.1%
+5.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
606
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
606
8.9%
-0.5pp
Vocational
2021 count
746
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
746
10.9%
+0.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
2,008
% of total
29.4%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
2,008
29.4%
-3.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
456
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
456
6.7%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+531
+5.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+2
-0.5pp
Vocational
+53
+0.1pp
No Qualification
-116
-3.7pp
Not Stated
-66
-1.4pp
Data table
Qualifications for Walkerville (M). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 3,012 | 44.1% | 25.9% | 2,481 | 38.6% | 21.2% | +531 | +5.5pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 606 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 604 | 9.4% | 8.8% | +2 | -0.5pp |
| Vocational | 746 | 10.9% | 19.7% | 693 | 10.8% | 19.3% | +53 | +0.1pp |
| No Qualification | 2,008 | 29.4% | 39.0% | 2,124 | 33.1% | 42.3% | -116 | -3.7pp |
| Not Stated | 456 | 6.7% | 6.3% | 522 | 8.1% | 8.4% | -66 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 6,828 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,424 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +404 | 0.0pp |