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 Darwin Waterfront Precinct, accounting for 50.9% (139 people). This share was higher than Greater Darwin (26%).
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Darwin Waterfront Precinct - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Darwin Waterfront Precinct in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Darwin and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darwin Waterfront Precinct, with comparison markers for Greater Darwin.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
139
% of total
50.9%
Change from 2016
-
139
50.9%
-
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
32
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-
32
11.7%
-
Vocational
2021 count
38
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-
38
13.9%
-
No Qualification
2021 count
42
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-
42
15.4%
-
Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-
22
8.1%
-
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Qualifications for Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Darwin.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Darwin% | Count | % | Greater Darwin% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 139 | 50.9% | 26.0% | - | - | 20.4% | - | - |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 32 | 11.7% | 8.9% | - | - | 8.4% | - | - |
| Vocational | 38 | 13.9% | 21.2% | - | - | 22.3% | - | - |
| No Qualification | 42 | 15.4% | 32.6% | - | - | 33.3% | - | - |
| Not Stated | 22 | 8.1% | 11.3% | - | - | 15.7% | - | - |
| Total | 273 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |