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 Collingwood (Vic.), accounting for 54% (4,475 people). This share was lower than Yarra (C) (56.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 4,419 people and 42 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Collingwood (Vic.) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Collingwood (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Collingwood (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
4,475
% of total
54.0%
Change from 2016
+42.0pp
4,475
54.0%
+42.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
647
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
647
7.8%
-2.5pp
Vocational
2021 count
728
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-12.7pp
728
8.8%
-12.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,770
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-23.7pp
1,770
21.4%
-23.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
664
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
664
8.0%
-3.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+4,419
+42.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+599
-2.5pp
Vocational
+628
-12.7pp
No Qualification
+1,560
-23.7pp
Not Stated
+612
-3.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Collingwood (Vic.). 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 | 4,475 | 54.0% | 56.1% | 56 | 12.0% | 48.2% | +4,419 | +42.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 647 | 7.8% | 7.7% | 48 | 10.3% | 7.7% | +599 | -2.5pp |
| Vocational | 728 | 8.8% | 7.8% | 100 | 21.5% | 8.1% | +628 | -12.7pp |
| No Qualification | 1,770 | 21.4% | 21.5% | 210 | 45.1% | 24.9% | +1,560 | -23.7pp |
| Not Stated | 664 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 52 | 11.2% | 11.2% | +612 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 8,284 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 466 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,818 | 0.0pp |