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.
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Key insight
In 2021, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Palmwoods (NSW), accounting for 28.1% (16 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 24 people and 23.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Palmwoods (NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Palmwoods (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Palmwoods (NSW), with comparison markers for Byron (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
16
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
16
28.1%
+13.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
3
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
3
5.3%
-4.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
11
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
11
19.3%
+9.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
12
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-23.9pp
12
21.1%
-23.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
15
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
15
26.3%
+6.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+4
+13.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-5
-4.7pp
Vocational
+3
+9.3pp
No Qualification
-24
-23.9pp
Not Stated
-1
+6.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Palmwoods (NSW). 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 | 16 | 28.1% | 30.3% | 12 | 15.0% | 23.7% | +4 | +13.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 3 | 5.3% | 11.1% | 8 | 10.0% | 10.6% | -5 | -4.7pp |
| Vocational | 11 | 19.3% | 17.5% | 8 | 10.0% | 18.9% | +3 | +9.3pp |
| No Qualification | 12 | 21.1% | 28.1% | 36 | 45.0% | 30.5% | -24 | -23.9pp |
| Not Stated | 15 | 26.3% | 13.0% | 16 | 20.0% | 16.3% | -1 | +6.3pp |
| Total | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |