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 Londonderry (NSW), accounting for 47.2% (1,532 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 71 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Londonderry (NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Londonderry (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Londonderry (NSW), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
279
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
279
8.6%
+2.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
229
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
229
7.1%
+1.0pp
Vocational
2021 count
920
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
920
28.3%
+0.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,532
% of total
47.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,532
47.2%
-0.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
286
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
286
8.8%
-2.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+71
+2.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+37
+1.0pp
Vocational
+48
+0.5pp
No Qualification
+34
-0.6pp
Not Stated
-80
-2.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Londonderry (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 | 279 | 8.6% | 17.3% | 208 | 6.6% | 13.4% | +71 | +2.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 229 | 7.1% | 8.9% | 192 | 6.1% | 8.4% | +37 | +1.0pp |
| Vocational | 920 | 28.3% | 23.2% | 872 | 27.8% | 23.1% | +48 | +0.5pp |
| No Qualification | 1,532 | 47.2% | 41.8% | 1,498 | 47.8% | 45.3% | +34 | -0.6pp |
| Not Stated | 286 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 366 | 11.7% | 9.8% | -80 | -2.9pp |
| Total | 3,246 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +110 | 0.0pp |