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, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), accounting for 50% (17 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 7 people and 17.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest qualification achieved

Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)

This table summarises qualifications for Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.

Highest qualification achieved snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).

Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW)
Mid-Coast (A)

Bachelor Or Higher Degree

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-9.7pp

Advanced Diploma Or Diploma

2021 count

7

% of total

20.6%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Vocational

2021 count

7

% of total

20.6%

Change from 2016

-5.2pp

No Qualification

2021 count

17

% of total

50.0%

Change from 2016

+17.7pp

Not Stated

2021 count

3

% of total

8.8%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Data table

Qualifications for Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).

Qualifications for Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Qualifications for Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Countpp
Bachelor Or Higher Degree00.0%12.3%39.7%9.9%-3-9.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma720.6%8.4%722.6%7.9%0-2.0pp
Vocational720.6%25.8%825.8%24.9%-1-5.2pp
No Qualification1750.0%41.6%1032.3%44.4%+7+17.7pp
Not Stated38.8%11.9%39.7%13.0%0-0.9pp
Total34100.0%100.0%31100.0%100.0%+30.0pp