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 Collarenebri (part), accounting for 48.4% (248 people). This share was higher than Walgett (A) (39.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 57 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Collarenebri (part) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Collarenebri (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Collarenebri (part), with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
39
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
39
7.6%
-1.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
23
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
23
4.5%
-0.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
67
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
67
13.1%
+1.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
248
% of total
48.4%
Change from 2016
-12.4pp
248
48.4%
-12.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
135
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
135
26.4%
+12.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-4
-1.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-1
-0.3pp
Vocational
+8
+1.3pp
No Qualification
-57
-12.4pp
Not Stated
+64
+12.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Collarenebri (part). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Walgett (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 39 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 43 | 8.6% | 8.6% | -4 | -1.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 23 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 24 | 4.8% | 6.2% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Vocational | 67 | 13.1% | 17.2% | 59 | 11.8% | 16.1% | +8 | +1.3pp |
| No Qualification | 248 | 48.4% | 39.1% | 305 | 60.8% | 50.8% | -57 | -12.4pp |
| Not Stated | 135 | 26.4% | 28.5% | 71 | 14.1% | 18.2% | +64 | +12.3pp |
| Total | 512 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 502 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |