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 Mullaquana (part), accounting for 34.7% (87 people). This share was lower than Whyalla (C) (47.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 5 people, while its share fell by 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Mullaquana (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Mullaquana (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mullaquana (part), with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
27
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
27
10.8%
-1.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
17
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
17
6.8%
+0.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
66
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
66
26.3%
-6.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
87
% of total
34.7%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
87
34.7%
-6.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
54
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
54
21.5%
+13.0pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+3
-1.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+4
+0.3pp
Vocational
+1
-6.0pp
No Qualification
+5
-6.1pp
Not Stated
+37
+13.0pp
Data table
Qualifications for Mullaquana (part). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whyalla (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Whyalla (C)% | Count | % | Whyalla (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 27 | 10.8% | 9.9% | 24 | 11.9% | 8.6% | +3 | -1.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 17 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 13 | 6.5% | 5.5% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Vocational | 66 | 26.3% | 27.1% | 65 | 32.3% | 26.2% | +1 | -6.0pp |
| No Qualification | 87 | 34.7% | 47.4% | 82 | 40.8% | 48.3% | +5 | -6.1pp |
| Not Stated | 54 | 21.5% | 9.8% | 17 | 8.5% | 11.4% | +37 | +13.0pp |
| Total | 251 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +50 | 0.0pp |