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 Grantham Farm, accounting for 39.9% (1,062 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 969 people and 26.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Grantham Farm - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Grantham Farm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grantham Farm, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,062
% of total
39.9%
Change from 2016
+26.2pp
1,062
39.9%
+26.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
283
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
283
10.6%
+2.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
451
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
451
16.9%
-6.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
654
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-20.0pp
654
24.6%
-20.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
212
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
212
8.0%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+969
+26.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+229
+2.6pp
Vocational
+296
-6.0pp
No Qualification
+352
-20.0pp
Not Stated
+140
-2.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Grantham Farm. 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 | 1,062 | 39.9% | 29.2% | 93 | 13.7% | 22.0% | +969 | +26.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 283 | 10.6% | 9.0% | 54 | 8.0% | 8.8% | +229 | +2.6pp |
| Vocational | 451 | 16.9% | 15.4% | 155 | 22.9% | 16.9% | +296 | -6.0pp |
| No Qualification | 654 | 24.6% | 37.6% | 302 | 44.6% | 43.4% | +352 | -20.0pp |
| Not Stated | 212 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 72 | 10.7% | 8.9% | +140 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 2,662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 676 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,986 | 0.0pp |