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.

Key insight

In 2021, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Rosebrook (NSW), accounting for 30% (18 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (28.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 3 people and 5.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest qualification achieved

Rosebrook (NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)

This table summarises qualifications for Rosebrook (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.

Highest qualification achieved snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Rosebrook (NSW), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).

Rosebrook (NSW)
Maitland (C)

Bachelor Or Higher Degree

2021 count

13

% of total

21.7%

Change from 2016

-3.7pp

Advanced Diploma Or Diploma

2021 count

3

% of total

5.0%

Change from 2016

-5.2pp

Vocational

2021 count

18

% of total

30.0%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

No Qualification

2021 count

13

% of total

21.7%

Change from 2016

-5.4pp

Not Stated

2021 count

13

% of total

21.7%

Change from 2016

+14.9pp

Data table

Qualifications for Rosebrook (NSW). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).

Qualifications for Rosebrook (NSW). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
Qualifications for Rosebrook (NSW). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Maitland (C)%Count%Maitland (C)%Countpp
Bachelor Or Higher Degree1321.7%15.4%1525.4%12.7%-2-3.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma35.0%9.4%610.2%8.7%-3-5.2pp
Vocational1830.0%28.2%1830.5%26.8%0-0.5pp
No Qualification1321.7%40.4%1627.1%43.1%-3-5.4pp
Not Stated1321.7%6.5%46.8%8.7%+9+14.9pp
Total60100.0%100.0%59100.0%100.0%+10.0pp