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, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Holroyd (part), accounting for 38.6% (376 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (26.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 376 people and 38.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Holroyd (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Holroyd (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Holroyd (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
376
% of total
38.6%
Change from 2016
+38.6pp
376
38.6%
+38.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
100
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
100
10.3%
+10.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
97
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
97
10.0%
-4.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
313
% of total
32.2%
Change from 2016
-24.9pp
313
32.2%
-24.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
87
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-19.7pp
87
8.9%
-19.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+376
+38.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+100
+10.3pp
Vocational
+94
-4.3pp
No Qualification
+301
-24.9pp
Not Stated
+81
-19.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Holroyd (part). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 376 | 38.6% | 26.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 22.2% | +376 | +38.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 100 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.5% | +100 | +10.3pp |
| Vocational | 97 | 10.0% | 11.4% | 3 | 14.3% | 12.3% | +94 | -4.3pp |
| No Qualification | 313 | 32.2% | 42.2% | 12 | 57.1% | 47.5% | +301 | -24.9pp |
| Not Stated | 87 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 6 | 28.6% | 9.5% | +81 | -19.7pp |
| Total | 973 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +952 | 0.0pp |