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 Bulahdelah, accounting for 50.8% (669 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 62 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Bulahdelah - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Bulahdelah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bulahdelah, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
98
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
98
7.4%
+0.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
91
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
91
6.9%
+1.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
324
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
324
24.6%
+3.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
669
% of total
50.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
669
50.8%
-2.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
136
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
136
10.3%
-3.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+10
+0.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+27
+1.7pp
Vocational
+62
+3.5pp
No Qualification
+11
-2.3pp
Not Stated
-32
-3.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Bulahdelah. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 98 | 7.4% | 12.3% | 88 | 7.1% | 9.9% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 91 | 6.9% | 8.4% | 64 | 5.2% | 7.9% | +27 | +1.7pp |
| Vocational | 324 | 24.6% | 25.8% | 262 | 21.1% | 24.9% | +62 | +3.5pp |
| No Qualification | 669 | 50.8% | 41.6% | 658 | 53.1% | 44.4% | +11 | -2.3pp |
| Not Stated | 136 | 10.3% | 11.9% | 168 | 13.5% | 13.0% | -32 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 1,318 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +78 | 0.0pp |