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 Camden South, accounting for 35.9% (1,282 people). This share was lower than Camden (A) (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 66 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Camden South - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Camden South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Camden South, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
707
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
707
19.8%
+1.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
388
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
388
10.9%
+0.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
1,015
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,015
28.4%
+0.9pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,282
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,282
35.9%
-2.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
183
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
183
5.1%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+51
+1.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+9
+0.3pp
Vocational
+35
+0.9pp
No Qualification
-66
-2.0pp
Not Stated
-15
-0.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Camden South. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 707 | 19.8% | 21.6% | 656 | 18.4% | 16.3% | +51 | +1.4pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 388 | 10.9% | 11.0% | 379 | 10.6% | 10.3% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Vocational | 1,015 | 28.4% | 23.7% | 980 | 27.5% | 24.4% | +35 | +0.9pp |
| No Qualification | 1,282 | 35.9% | 37.9% | 1,348 | 37.9% | 41.1% | -66 | -2.0pp |
| Not Stated | 183 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 198 | 5.6% | 8.0% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 3,575 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,561 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |