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 Walgett (A), accounting for 39.1% (1,674 people). This share was similar to Regional NSW (39.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 810 people and 11.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Walgett (A) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Walgett (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walgett (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
383
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
383
8.9%
+0.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
269
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
269
6.3%
+0.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
735
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
735
17.2%
+1.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,674
% of total
39.1%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
1,674
39.1%
-11.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
1,221
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
1,221
28.5%
+10.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-38
+0.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-35
+0.1pp
Vocational
-53
+1.1pp
No Qualification
-810
-11.7pp
Not Stated
+333
+10.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Walgett (A). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 383 | 8.9% | 17.8% | 421 | 8.6% | 14.5% | -38 | +0.3pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 269 | 6.3% | 8.7% | 304 | 6.2% | 8.2% | -35 | +0.1pp |
| Vocational | 735 | 17.2% | 24.4% | 788 | 16.1% | 23.6% | -53 | +1.1pp |
| No Qualification | 1,674 | 39.1% | 39.1% | 2,484 | 50.8% | 41.7% | -810 | -11.7pp |
| Not Stated | 1,221 | 28.5% | 10.0% | 888 | 18.2% | 12.1% | +333 | +10.3pp |
| Total | 4,282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,885 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -603 | 0.0pp |