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 Currans Hill, accounting for 42.8% (1,762 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 146 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Currans Hill - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Currans Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Currans Hill, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
617
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
617
15.0%
+2.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
441
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
441
10.7%
+0.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
1,126
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
1,126
27.4%
+2.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,762
% of total
42.8%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
1,762
42.8%
-3.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
171
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
171
4.2%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+145
+2.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+28
+0.1pp
Vocational
+146
+2.2pp
No Qualification
-34
-3.5pp
Not Stated
-51
-1.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Currans Hill. 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 | 617 | 15.0% | 21.6% | 472 | 12.2% | 16.3% | +145 | +2.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 441 | 10.7% | 11.0% | 413 | 10.6% | 10.3% | +28 | +0.1pp |
| Vocational | 1,126 | 27.4% | 23.7% | 980 | 25.2% | 24.4% | +146 | +2.2pp |
| No Qualification | 1,762 | 42.8% | 37.9% | 1,796 | 46.3% | 41.1% | -34 | -3.5pp |
| Not Stated | 171 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 222 | 5.7% | 8.0% | -51 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 4,117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,883 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +234 | 0.0pp |