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 Emu Heights (NSW), accounting for 37.8% (975 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 144 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Emu Heights (NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Emu Heights (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Emu Heights (NSW), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
490
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
490
19.0%
+2.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
266
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
266
10.3%
+0.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
734
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
734
28.5%
+2.6pp
No Qualification
2021 count
975
% of total
37.8%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
975
37.8%
-5.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
111
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
111
4.3%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+73
+2.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+16
+0.7pp
Vocational
+62
+2.6pp
No Qualification
-144
-5.3pp
Not Stated
-29
-1.1pp
Data table
Qualifications for Emu Heights (NSW). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 490 | 19.0% | 17.3% | 417 | 16.1% | 13.4% | +73 | +2.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 266 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 250 | 9.6% | 8.4% | +16 | +0.7pp |
| Vocational | 734 | 28.5% | 23.2% | 672 | 25.9% | 23.1% | +62 | +2.6pp |
| No Qualification | 975 | 37.8% | 41.8% | 1,119 | 43.1% | 45.3% | -144 | -5.3pp |
| Not Stated | 111 | 4.3% | 8.9% | 140 | 5.4% | 9.8% | -29 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 2,576 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,598 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -22 | 0.0pp |