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 Emu Swamp (part), accounting for 40% (50 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (17.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which decreased by 8 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Emu Swamp (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Emu Swamp (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Emu Swamp (part), with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
50
% of total
40.0%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
50
40.0%
+5.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
15
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
15
12.0%
-3.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
17
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
17
13.6%
-4.9pp
No Qualification
2021 count
31
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
31
24.8%
+3.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
12
9.6%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+4
+5.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-6
-3.6pp
Vocational
-8
-4.9pp
No Qualification
+2
+3.3pp
Not Stated
-2
-0.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Emu Swamp (part). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 50 | 40.0% | 17.4% | 46 | 34.1% | 14.2% | +4 | +5.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 15 | 12.0% | 8.6% | 21 | 15.6% | 8.6% | -6 | -3.6pp |
| Vocational | 17 | 13.6% | 24.1% | 25 | 18.5% | 23.8% | -8 | -4.9pp |
| No Qualification | 31 | 24.8% | 39.0% | 29 | 21.5% | 42.1% | +2 | +3.3pp |
| Not Stated | 12 | 9.6% | 11.0% | 14 | 10.4% | 11.4% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |