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 Campbelltown (C) (SA), accounting for 37.5% (17,207 people). This share was lower than Greater Adelaide (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 4,206 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Campbelltown (C) (SA) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Campbelltown (C) (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Campbelltown (C) (SA), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
14,872
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
14,872
32.4%
+7.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
4,168
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
4,168
9.1%
+0.2pp
Vocational
2021 count
7,073
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
7,073
15.4%
-0.6pp
No Qualification
2021 count
17,207
% of total
37.5%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
17,207
37.5%
-5.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
2,573
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
2,573
5.6%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+4,206
+7.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+420
+0.2pp
Vocational
+362
-0.6pp
No Qualification
-791
-5.4pp
Not Stated
-273
-1.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Campbelltown (C) (SA). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 14,872 | 32.4% | 25.9% | 10,666 | 25.4% | 21.2% | +4,206 | +7.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 4,168 | 9.1% | 9.0% | 3,748 | 8.9% | 8.8% | +420 | +0.2pp |
| Vocational | 7,073 | 15.4% | 19.7% | 6,711 | 16.0% | 19.3% | +362 | -0.6pp |
| No Qualification | 17,207 | 37.5% | 39.0% | 17,998 | 42.9% | 42.3% | -791 | -5.4pp |
| Not Stated | 2,573 | 5.6% | 6.3% | 2,846 | 6.8% | 8.4% | -273 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 45,893 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 41,969 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,924 | 0.0pp |