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 Lyndhurst (Blayney - NSW), accounting for 42% (119 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (39.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which decreased by 317 people and 23.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Lyndhurst (Blayney - NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Lyndhurst (Blayney - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lyndhurst (Blayney - NSW), with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
23
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-23.7pp
23
8.1%
-23.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
21
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
21
7.4%
-2.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
76
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
76
26.9%
+14.6pp
No Qualification
2021 count
119
% of total
42.0%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
119
42.0%
+3.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
44
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
44
15.5%
+7.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-317
-23.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-84
-2.4pp
Vocational
-55
+14.6pp
No Qualification
-293
+3.5pp
Not Stated
-37
+7.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Lyndhurst (Blayney - NSW). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blayney (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blayney (A)% | Count | % | Blayney (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 23 | 8.1% | 15.6% | 340 | 31.8% | 12.9% | -317 | -23.7pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 21 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 105 | 9.8% | 7.4% | -84 | -2.4pp |
| Vocational | 76 | 26.9% | 27.0% | 131 | 12.3% | 24.9% | -55 | +14.6pp |
| No Qualification | 119 | 42.0% | 39.8% | 412 | 38.5% | 42.2% | -293 | +3.5pp |
| Not Stated | 44 | 15.5% | 9.7% | 81 | 7.6% | 12.5% | -37 | +7.9pp |
| Total | 283 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,069 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -786 | 0.0pp |