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, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Corndale (NSW), accounting for 28.2% (85 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (36.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 25 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Corndale (NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Corndale (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Corndale (NSW), with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
84
% of total
27.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
84
27.9%
+1.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
26
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
26
8.6%
-2.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
68
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
68
22.6%
+6.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
85
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
-12.3pp
85
28.2%
-12.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
38
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
38
12.6%
+7.6pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+14
+1.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-4
-2.9pp
Vocational
+25
+6.2pp
No Qualification
-21
-12.3pp
Not Stated
+25
+7.6pp
Data table
Qualifications for Corndale (NSW). 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 | 84 | 27.9% | 20.9% | 70 | 26.7% | 17.6% | +14 | +1.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 26 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 30 | 11.5% | 8.1% | -4 | -2.9pp |
| Vocational | 68 | 22.6% | 23.2% | 43 | 16.4% | 23.3% | +25 | +6.2pp |
| No Qualification | 85 | 28.2% | 36.8% | 106 | 40.5% | 39.0% | -21 | -12.3pp |
| Not Stated | 38 | 12.6% | 10.3% | 13 | 5.0% | 12.0% | +25 | +7.6pp |
| Total | 301 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |