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, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Queens Park (NSW), accounting for 55.1% (1,354 people). This share was higher than Waverley (A) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 210 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Queens Park (NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Queens Park (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queens Park (NSW), with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,354
% of total
55.1%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
1,354
55.1%
+7.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
189
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
189
7.7%
-0.8pp
Vocational
2021 count
205
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
205
8.3%
+0.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
583
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
583
23.7%
-1.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
126
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
126
5.1%
-6.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+210
+7.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-16
-0.8pp
Vocational
+17
+0.5pp
No Qualification
-15
-1.1pp
Not Stated
-149
-6.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Queens Park (NSW). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waverley (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 1,354 | 55.1% | 52.0% | 1,144 | 47.5% | 44.5% | +210 | +7.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 189 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 205 | 8.5% | 9.3% | -16 | -0.8pp |
| Vocational | 205 | 8.3% | 8.9% | 188 | 7.8% | 9.1% | +17 | +0.5pp |
| No Qualification | 583 | 23.7% | 20.6% | 598 | 24.8% | 22.8% | -15 | -1.1pp |
| Not Stated | 126 | 5.1% | 9.4% | 275 | 11.4% | 14.3% | -149 | -6.3pp |
| Total | 2,457 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,410 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +47 | 0.0pp |