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 Stanhope Gardens, accounting for 42.1% (3,046 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 662 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Stanhope Gardens - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Stanhope Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stanhope Gardens, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
3,046
% of total
42.1%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
3,046
42.1%
+7.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
670
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
670
9.3%
-1.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
931
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
931
12.9%
-1.8pp
No Qualification
2021 count
2,241
% of total
31.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
2,241
31.0%
-2.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
341
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
341
4.7%
-1.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+662
+7.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-63
-1.4pp
Vocational
-73
-1.8pp
No Qualification
-32
-2.3pp
Not Stated
-96
-1.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Stanhope 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 | 3,046 | 42.1% | 29.2% | 2,384 | 34.9% | 22.0% | +662 | +7.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 670 | 9.3% | 9.0% | 733 | 10.7% | 8.8% | -63 | -1.4pp |
| Vocational | 931 | 12.9% | 15.4% | 1,004 | 14.7% | 16.9% | -73 | -1.8pp |
| No Qualification | 2,241 | 31.0% | 37.6% | 2,273 | 33.3% | 43.4% | -32 | -2.3pp |
| Not Stated | 341 | 4.7% | 8.8% | 437 | 6.4% | 8.9% | -96 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 7,229 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,831 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +398 | 0.0pp |