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.
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Key insight
In 2021, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Enmore (Inner West - NSW), accounting for 51.4% (1,772 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which decreased by 7,584 people, while its share rose by 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Enmore (Inner West - NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Enmore (Inner West - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Enmore (Inner West - NSW), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,772
% of total
51.4%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
1,772
51.4%
+3.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
287
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
287
8.3%
-0.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
313
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
313
9.1%
+1.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
831
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
831
24.1%
-5.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
246
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
246
7.1%
+1.4pp
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-7,584
+3.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-1,492
-0.7pp
Vocational
-1,216
+1.3pp
No Qualification
-5,037
-5.7pp
Not Stated
-883
+1.4pp
Data table
Qualifications for Enmore (Inner West - NSW). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Inner West (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 1,772 | 51.4% | 48.2% | 9,356 | 47.6% | 41.7% | -7,584 | +3.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 287 | 8.3% | 9.1% | 1,779 | 9.0% | 8.9% | -1,492 | -0.7pp |
| Vocational | 313 | 9.1% | 10.1% | 1,529 | 7.8% | 10.2% | -1,216 | +1.3pp |
| No Qualification | 831 | 24.1% | 25.8% | 5,868 | 29.8% | 29.0% | -5,037 | -5.7pp |
| Not Stated | 246 | 7.1% | 6.8% | 1,129 | 5.7% | 10.2% | -883 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 3,449 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19,661 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16,212 | 0.0pp |