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 Dorroughby, accounting for 32.4% (46 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (20.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 22 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Dorroughby - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Dorroughby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dorroughby, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
46
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
46
32.4%
+12.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
15
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
15
10.6%
+4.0pp
Vocational
2021 count
26
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
26
18.3%
+1.8pp
No Qualification
2021 count
33
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
-15.6pp
33
23.2%
-15.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
22
15.5%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+22
+12.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+7
+4.0pp
Vocational
+6
+1.8pp
No Qualification
-14
-15.6pp
Not Stated
0
-2.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Dorroughby. 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 | 46 | 32.4% | 20.9% | 24 | 19.8% | 17.6% | +22 | +12.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 15 | 10.6% | 8.9% | 8 | 6.6% | 8.1% | +7 | +4.0pp |
| Vocational | 26 | 18.3% | 23.2% | 20 | 16.5% | 23.3% | +6 | +1.8pp |
| No Qualification | 33 | 23.2% | 36.8% | 47 | 38.8% | 39.0% | -14 | -15.6pp |
| Not Stated | 22 | 15.5% | 10.3% | 22 | 18.2% | 12.0% | 0 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |