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 Acacia Gardens, accounting for 36.9% (1,054 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 121 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Acacia Gardens - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Acacia Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Acacia Gardens, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,054
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
1,054
36.9%
+4.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
301
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
301
10.5%
+0.2pp
Vocational
2021 count
476
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
476
16.7%
-0.6pp
No Qualification
2021 count
903
% of total
31.6%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
903
31.6%
-3.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
122
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
122
4.3%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+121
+4.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+2
+0.2pp
Vocational
-27
-0.6pp
No Qualification
-112
-3.4pp
Not Stated
-32
-1.0pp
Data table
Qualifications for Acacia Gardens. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 1,054 | 36.9% | 29.2% | 933 | 32.1% | 22.0% | +121 | +4.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 301 | 10.5% | 9.0% | 299 | 10.3% | 8.8% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Vocational | 476 | 16.7% | 15.4% | 503 | 17.3% | 16.9% | -27 | -0.6pp |
| No Qualification | 903 | 31.6% | 37.6% | 1,015 | 35.0% | 43.4% | -112 | -3.4pp |
| Not Stated | 122 | 4.3% | 8.8% | 154 | 5.3% | 8.9% | -32 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 2,856 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,904 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -48 | 0.0pp |