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 Mount Annan (part), accounting for 40.1% (3,604 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 2,249 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Mount Annan (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Mount Annan (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Annan (part), with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,739
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,739
19.3%
-1.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
980
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
980
10.9%
+2.2pp
Vocational
2021 count
2,258
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
2,258
25.1%
+9.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
3,604
% of total
40.1%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
3,604
40.1%
-6.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
413
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
413
4.6%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-825
-1.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-103
+2.2pp
Vocational
+313
+9.5pp
No Qualification
-2,249
-6.8pp
Not Stated
-631
-3.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Mount Annan (part). 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 | 1,739 | 19.3% | 21.6% | 2,564 | 20.5% | 16.3% | -825 | -1.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 980 | 10.9% | 11.0% | 1,083 | 8.7% | 10.3% | -103 | +2.2pp |
| Vocational | 2,258 | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1,945 | 15.6% | 24.4% | +313 | +9.5pp |
| No Qualification | 3,604 | 40.1% | 37.9% | 5,853 | 46.9% | 41.1% | -2,249 | -6.8pp |
| Not Stated | 413 | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1,044 | 8.4% | 8.0% | -631 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 8,994 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,489 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,495 | 0.0pp |