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 Caniaba, accounting for 36.2% (229 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (36.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 47 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Caniaba - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Caniaba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Caniaba, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
103
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
103
16.3%
+0.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
63
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
63
10.0%
-0.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
176
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
176
27.8%
+2.8pp
No Qualification
2021 count
229
% of total
36.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
229
36.2%
+1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
62
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
62
9.8%
-4.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+22
+0.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+11
-0.1pp
Vocational
+47
+2.8pp
No Qualification
+47
+1.0pp
Not Stated
-11
-4.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Caniaba. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 103 | 16.3% | 20.9% | 81 | 15.7% | 17.6% | +22 | +0.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 63 | 10.0% | 8.9% | 52 | 10.1% | 8.1% | +11 | -0.1pp |
| Vocational | 176 | 27.8% | 23.2% | 129 | 25.0% | 23.3% | +47 | +2.8pp |
| No Qualification | 229 | 36.2% | 36.8% | 182 | 35.2% | 39.0% | +47 | +1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 62 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 73 | 14.1% | 12.0% | -11 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 633 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 517 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +116 | 0.0pp |