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 Ewingsdale, accounting for 29.8% (257 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 97 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Ewingsdale - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Ewingsdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ewingsdale, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
257
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
257
29.8%
+6.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
85
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
85
9.9%
+0.2pp
Vocational
2021 count
146
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
146
16.9%
-0.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
238
% of total
27.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
238
27.6%
-1.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
136
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
136
15.8%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+97
+6.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+19
+0.2pp
Vocational
+28
-0.5pp
No Qualification
+38
-1.9pp
Not Stated
+3
-3.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Ewingsdale. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 257 | 29.8% | 30.3% | 160 | 23.6% | 23.7% | +97 | +6.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 85 | 9.9% | 11.1% | 66 | 9.7% | 10.6% | +19 | +0.2pp |
| Vocational | 146 | 16.9% | 17.5% | 118 | 17.4% | 18.9% | +28 | -0.5pp |
| No Qualification | 238 | 27.6% | 28.1% | 200 | 29.5% | 30.5% | +38 | -1.9pp |
| Not Stated | 136 | 15.8% | 13.0% | 133 | 19.6% | 16.3% | +3 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 862 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 677 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +185 | 0.0pp |