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 Lewisham (NSW), accounting for 52.8% (1,854 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 1,501 people and 21.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Lewisham (NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Lewisham (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lewisham (NSW), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,854
% of total
52.8%
Change from 2016
+21.1pp
1,854
52.8%
+21.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
283
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
283
8.1%
-4.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
312
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
312
8.9%
-9.4pp
No Qualification
2021 count
749
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
-10.8pp
749
21.3%
-10.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
315
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
315
9.0%
+4.1pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+1,501
+21.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+138
-4.9pp
Vocational
+109
-9.4pp
No Qualification
+392
-10.8pp
Not Stated
+261
+4.1pp
Data table
Qualifications for Lewisham (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 | 1,854 | 52.8% | 48.2% | 353 | 31.7% | 41.7% | +1,501 | +21.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 283 | 8.1% | 9.1% | 145 | 13.0% | 8.9% | +138 | -4.9pp |
| Vocational | 312 | 8.9% | 10.1% | 203 | 18.3% | 10.2% | +109 | -9.4pp |
| No Qualification | 749 | 21.3% | 25.8% | 357 | 32.1% | 29.0% | +392 | -10.8pp |
| Not Stated | 315 | 9.0% | 6.8% | 54 | 4.9% | 10.2% | +261 | +4.1pp |
| Total | 3,513 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,401 | 0.0pp |