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 Wentworth Point, accounting for 56% (6,102 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 3,403 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Wentworth Point - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Wentworth Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wentworth Point, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
6,102
% of total
56.0%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
6,102
56.0%
+11.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
1,161
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,161
10.7%
+0.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
909
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
909
8.3%
-1.9pp
No Qualification
2021 count
2,008
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
2,008
18.4%
-3.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
718
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
718
6.6%
-7.0pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+3,403
+11.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+541
+0.6pp
Vocational
+282
-1.9pp
No Qualification
+665
-3.5pp
Not Stated
-112
-7.0pp
Data table
Qualifications for Wentworth Point. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Parramatta (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 6,102 | 56.0% | 44.2% | 2,699 | 44.1% | 37.2% | +3,403 | +11.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 1,161 | 10.7% | 9.6% | 620 | 10.1% | 9.3% | +541 | +0.6pp |
| Vocational | 909 | 8.3% | 10.7% | 627 | 10.2% | 11.5% | +282 | -1.9pp |
| No Qualification | 2,008 | 18.4% | 27.4% | 1,343 | 21.9% | 32.2% | +665 | -3.5pp |
| Not Stated | 718 | 6.6% | 8.1% | 830 | 13.6% | 9.9% | -112 | -7.0pp |
| Total | 10,898 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,779 | 0.0pp |