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 Orchard Hills, accounting for 48.3% (748 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 12 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Orchard Hills - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Orchard Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Orchard Hills, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
261
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
261
16.9%
+1.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
117
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
117
7.6%
+0.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
347
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
347
22.4%
+0.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
748
% of total
48.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
748
48.3%
+1.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
75
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
75
4.8%
-4.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+12
+1.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+10
+0.9pp
Vocational
+2
+0.7pp
No Qualification
+9
+1.9pp
Not Stated
-78
-4.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Orchard Hills. 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 | 261 | 16.9% | 17.3% | 249 | 15.6% | 13.4% | +12 | +1.3pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 117 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 107 | 6.7% | 8.4% | +10 | +0.9pp |
| Vocational | 347 | 22.4% | 23.2% | 345 | 21.7% | 23.1% | +2 | +0.7pp |
| No Qualification | 748 | 48.3% | 41.8% | 739 | 46.4% | 45.3% | +9 | +1.9pp |
| Not Stated | 75 | 4.8% | 8.9% | 153 | 9.6% | 9.8% | -78 | -4.8pp |
| Total | 1,548 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,593 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -45 | 0.0pp |