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 Princes Hill, accounting for 58% (1,012 people). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (56.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 482 people and 29.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Princes Hill - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Princes Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Princes Hill, with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,012
% of total
58.0%
Change from 2016
+29.8pp
1,012
58.0%
+29.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
107
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
107
6.1%
-3.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
125
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
125
7.2%
-11.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
389
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-12.9pp
389
22.3%
-12.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
112
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
112
6.4%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+482
+29.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-72
-3.4pp
Vocational
-227
-11.5pp
No Qualification
-273
-12.9pp
Not Stated
-45
-2.0pp
Data table
Qualifications for Princes 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 | 1,012 | 58.0% | 56.1% | 530 | 28.2% | 48.2% | +482 | +29.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 107 | 6.1% | 7.7% | 179 | 9.5% | 7.7% | -72 | -3.4pp |
| Vocational | 125 | 7.2% | 7.8% | 352 | 18.7% | 8.1% | -227 | -11.5pp |
| No Qualification | 389 | 22.3% | 21.5% | 662 | 35.2% | 24.9% | -273 | -12.9pp |
| Not Stated | 112 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 157 | 8.4% | 11.2% | -45 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 1,745 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,880 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -135 | 0.0pp |