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, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Yanchep, accounting for 38.6% (3,189 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 607 people.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Yanchep - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Yanchep in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yanchep, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
975
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
975
11.8%
+1.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
836
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
836
10.1%
+0.5pp
Vocational
2021 count
2,428
% of total
29.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
2,428
29.4%
+2.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
3,189
% of total
38.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
3,189
38.6%
0.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
838
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
838
10.1%
-4.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+313
+1.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+197
+0.5pp
Vocational
+597
+2.0pp
No Qualification
+607
0.0pp
Not Stated
-135
-4.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Yanchep. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 975 | 11.8% | 17.3% | 662 | 9.9% | 14.7% | +313 | +1.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 836 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 639 | 9.6% | 9.6% | +197 | +0.5pp |
| Vocational | 2,428 | 29.4% | 24.7% | 1,831 | 27.4% | 23.7% | +597 | +2.0pp |
| No Qualification | 3,189 | 38.6% | 40.3% | 2,582 | 38.6% | 42.5% | +607 | 0.0pp |
| Not Stated | 838 | 10.1% | 7.5% | 973 | 14.6% | 9.5% | -135 | -4.5pp |
| Total | 8,266 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,687 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,579 | 0.0pp |