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 Clifton Hill, accounting for 62.9% (3,494 people). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (56.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 3,491 people and 35.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Clifton Hill - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Clifton Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clifton Hill, with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
3,494
% of total
62.9%
Change from 2016
+35.6pp
3,494
62.9%
+35.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
362
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
362
6.5%
+6.5pp
Vocational
2021 count
372
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
372
6.7%
+6.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,092
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-53.0pp
1,092
19.7%
-53.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
236
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
236
4.2%
+4.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+3,491
+35.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+362
+6.5pp
Vocational
+372
+6.7pp
No Qualification
+1,084
-53.0pp
Not Stated
+236
+4.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Clifton Hill. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 3,494 | 62.9% | 56.1% | 3 | 27.3% | 48.2% | +3,491 | +35.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 362 | 6.5% | 7.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.7% | +362 | +6.5pp |
| Vocational | 372 | 6.7% | 7.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.1% | +372 | +6.7pp |
| No Qualification | 1,092 | 19.7% | 21.5% | 8 | 72.7% | 24.9% | +1,084 | -53.0pp |
| Not Stated | 236 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.2% | +236 | +4.2pp |
| Total | 5,556 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,545 | 0.0pp |