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, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Newcastle Waters, accounting for 38% (35 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (14.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 17 people, while its share fell by 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Newcastle Waters - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Newcastle Waters in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Newcastle Waters, with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
9
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
9
9.8%
+9.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
5
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
5
5.4%
-1.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
35
% of total
38.0%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
35
38.0%
-5.9pp
No Qualification
2021 count
33
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
-12.9pp
33
35.9%
-12.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
10
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
10
10.9%
+10.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+9
+9.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+2
-1.9pp
Vocational
+17
-5.9pp
No Qualification
+13
-12.9pp
Not Stated
+10
+10.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Newcastle Waters. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barkly (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 9 | 9.8% | 10.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.6% | +9 | +9.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 5 | 5.4% | 4.8% | 3 | 7.3% | 3.9% | +2 | -1.9pp |
| Vocational | 35 | 38.0% | 14.8% | 18 | 43.9% | 14.3% | +17 | -5.9pp |
| No Qualification | 33 | 35.9% | 54.4% | 20 | 48.8% | 56.0% | +13 | -12.9pp |
| Not Stated | 10 | 10.9% | 15.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.2% | +10 | +10.9pp |
| Total | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +51 | 0.0pp |