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 Burrawang, accounting for 29.9% (112 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 39 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Burrawang - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Burrawang in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burrawang, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
112
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
112
29.9%
+5.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
50
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
50
13.3%
+0.5pp
Vocational
2021 count
66
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
66
17.6%
-8.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
106
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
106
28.3%
-2.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
41
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
41
10.9%
+4.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+39
+5.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+12
+0.5pp
Vocational
-11
-8.3pp
No Qualification
+16
-2.0pp
Not Stated
+22
+4.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Burrawang. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 112 | 29.9% | 25.5% | 73 | 24.6% | 20.3% | +39 | +5.3pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 50 | 13.3% | 10.9% | 38 | 12.8% | 10.3% | +12 | +0.5pp |
| Vocational | 66 | 17.6% | 22.1% | 77 | 25.9% | 22.2% | -11 | -8.3pp |
| No Qualification | 106 | 28.3% | 32.7% | 90 | 30.3% | 36.2% | +16 | -2.0pp |
| Not Stated | 41 | 10.9% | 8.8% | 19 | 6.4% | 11.0% | +22 | +4.5pp |
| Total | 375 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 297 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +78 | 0.0pp |