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 Wilcannia, accounting for 46.9% (268 people). This share was lower than Central Darling (A) (48.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which decreased by 88 people and 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Wilcannia - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Wilcannia in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Central Darling (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wilcannia, with comparison markers for Central Darling (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
53
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
53
9.3%
-6.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
26
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
26
4.5%
-4.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
69
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-14.5pp
69
12.1%
-14.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
268
% of total
46.9%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
268
46.9%
+9.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
156
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
156
27.3%
+15.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-38
-6.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-25
-4.1pp
Vocational
-88
-14.5pp
No Qualification
+44
+9.0pp
Not Stated
+88
+15.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Wilcannia. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 53 | 9.3% | 8.5% | 91 | 15.4% | 5.9% | -38 | -6.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 26 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 51 | 8.6% | 4.8% | -25 | -4.1pp |
| Vocational | 69 | 12.1% | 14.4% | 157 | 26.6% | 14.1% | -88 | -14.5pp |
| No Qualification | 268 | 46.9% | 48.7% | 224 | 37.9% | 48.8% | +44 | +9.0pp |
| Not Stated | 156 | 27.3% | 23.7% | 68 | 11.5% | 26.5% | +88 | +15.8pp |
| Total | 572 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 591 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |