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, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Eglinton (NSW), accounting for 36.6% (825 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which decreased by 573 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Eglinton (NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Eglinton (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eglinton (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
394
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-11.6pp
394
17.5%
-11.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
200
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
200
8.9%
-4.5pp
Vocational
2021 count
717
% of total
31.8%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
717
31.8%
+12.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
825
% of total
36.6%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
825
36.6%
+5.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
116
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
116
5.2%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-573
-11.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-244
-4.5pp
Vocational
+59
+12.0pp
No Qualification
-196
+5.9pp
Not Stated
-119
-1.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Eglinton (NSW). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 394 | 17.5% | 19.0% | 967 | 29.1% | 16.1% | -573 | -11.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 200 | 8.9% | 8.4% | 444 | 13.4% | 8.1% | -244 | -4.5pp |
| Vocational | 717 | 31.8% | 24.9% | 658 | 19.8% | 23.7% | +59 | +12.0pp |
| No Qualification | 825 | 36.6% | 37.3% | 1,021 | 30.7% | 38.5% | -196 | +5.9pp |
| Not Stated | 116 | 5.2% | 10.5% | 235 | 7.1% | 13.6% | -119 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 2,252 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,325 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,073 | 0.0pp |