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, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Narrandera, accounting for 49.3% (1,725 people). This share was higher than Narrandera (A) (48.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 63 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Narrandera - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Narrandera in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrandera (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrandera, with comparison markers for Narrandera (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
356
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
356
10.2%
+1.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
230
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
230
6.6%
+0.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
745
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
745
21.3%
+1.4pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,725
% of total
49.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
1,725
49.3%
+1.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
446
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
446
12.7%
-5.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+63
+1.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+21
+0.7pp
Vocational
+42
+1.4pp
No Qualification
+34
+1.4pp
Not Stated
-191
-5.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Narrandera. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrandera (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Narrandera (A)% | Count | % | Narrandera (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 356 | 10.2% | 10.7% | 293 | 8.3% | 8.6% | +63 | +1.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 230 | 6.6% | 6.4% | 209 | 5.9% | 6.0% | +21 | +0.7pp |
| Vocational | 745 | 21.3% | 21.5% | 703 | 19.9% | 19.9% | +42 | +1.4pp |
| No Qualification | 1,725 | 49.3% | 48.1% | 1,691 | 47.9% | 47.9% | +34 | +1.4pp |
| Not Stated | 446 | 12.7% | 13.4% | 637 | 18.0% | 17.6% | -191 | -5.3pp |
| Total | 3,502 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,533 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -31 | 0.0pp |