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.

Key insight

In 2021, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Milkers Flat, accounting for 100% (3 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (19%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 2 people and 40 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest qualification achieved

Milkers Flat - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)

This table summarises qualifications for Milkers Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.

Highest qualification achieved change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

2016
2021

Bachelor Or Higher Degree

0

+40.0pp

Advanced Diploma Or Diploma

0

0.0pp

Vocational

0

0.0pp

No Qualification

-2

-40.0pp

Not Stated

0

0.0pp

Data table

Qualifications for Milkers Flat. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).

Qualifications for Milkers Flat. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Qualifications for Milkers Flat. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Countpp
Bachelor Or Higher Degree3100.0%19.0%360.0%16.1%0+40.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma00.0%8.4%00.0%8.1%00.0pp
Vocational00.0%24.9%00.0%23.7%00.0pp
No Qualification00.0%37.3%240.0%38.5%-2-40.0pp
Not Stated00.0%10.5%00.0%13.6%00.0pp
Total3100.0%100.0%5100.0%100.0%-20.0pp