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 Cremorne (Vic.), accounting for 59.3% (1,173 people). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (56.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 241 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Cremorne (Vic.) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Cremorne (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cremorne (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,173
% of total
59.3%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
1,173
59.3%
+8.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
163
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
163
8.2%
-0.8pp
Vocational
2021 count
182
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
182
9.2%
+0.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
366
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
366
18.5%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
95
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
95
4.8%
-8.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+241
+8.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
0
-0.8pp
Vocational
+18
+0.2pp
No Qualification
+43
+0.7pp
Not Stated
-142
-8.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Cremorne (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 | 1,173 | 59.3% | 56.1% | 932 | 51.2% | 48.2% | +241 | +8.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 163 | 8.2% | 7.7% | 163 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 0 | -0.8pp |
| Vocational | 182 | 9.2% | 7.8% | 164 | 9.0% | 8.1% | +18 | +0.2pp |
| No Qualification | 366 | 18.5% | 21.5% | 323 | 17.8% | 24.9% | +43 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 95 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 237 | 13.0% | 11.2% | -142 | -8.2pp |
| Total | 1,979 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,819 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +160 | 0.0pp |