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 Rockley (part), accounting for 32.2% (48 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (24.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 12 people and 5.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Rockley (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Rockley (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rockley (part), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
28
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
28
18.8%
+7.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
15
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
15
10.1%
+0.8pp
Vocational
2021 count
48
% of total
32.2%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
48
32.2%
+8.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
45
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
45
30.2%
-5.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
13
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
13
8.7%
-10.6pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+9
+7.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
0
+0.8pp
Vocational
+9
+8.0pp
No Qualification
-12
-5.2pp
Not Stated
-18
-10.6pp
Data table
Qualifications for Rockley (part). 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 | 28 | 18.8% | 19.0% | 19 | 11.8% | 16.1% | +9 | +7.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 15 | 10.1% | 8.4% | 15 | 9.3% | 8.1% | 0 | +0.8pp |
| Vocational | 48 | 32.2% | 24.9% | 39 | 24.2% | 23.7% | +9 | +8.0pp |
| No Qualification | 45 | 30.2% | 37.3% | 57 | 35.4% | 38.5% | -12 | -5.2pp |
| Not Stated | 13 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 31 | 19.3% | 13.6% | -18 | -10.6pp |
| Total | 149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |