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 Angus, accounting for 51.2% (167 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (37.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 1,165 people, while its share rose by 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Angus - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Angus in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Angus, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
28
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
28
8.6%
-0.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
18
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
18
5.5%
-2.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
82
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
82
25.2%
-1.8pp
No Qualification
2021 count
167
% of total
51.2%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
167
51.2%
+10.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
31
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
31
9.5%
-5.1pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-259
-0.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-254
-2.9pp
Vocational
-795
-1.8pp
No Qualification
-1,165
+10.1pp
Not Stated
-444
-5.1pp
Data table
Qualifications for Angus. 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 | 28 | 8.6% | 29.2% | 287 | 8.8% | 22.0% | -259 | -0.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 18 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 272 | 8.4% | 8.8% | -254 | -2.9pp |
| Vocational | 82 | 25.2% | 15.4% | 877 | 27.0% | 16.9% | -795 | -1.8pp |
| No Qualification | 167 | 51.2% | 37.6% | 1,332 | 41.1% | 43.4% | -1,165 | +10.1pp |
| Not Stated | 31 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 475 | 14.6% | 8.9% | -444 | -5.1pp |
| Total | 326 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,917 | 0.0pp |