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.
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Key insight
In 2021, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Exeter (NSW), accounting for 36.3% (326 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 84 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Exeter (NSW) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Exeter (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Exeter (NSW), with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
326
% of total
36.3%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
326
36.3%
+6.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
120
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
120
13.4%
-1.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
163
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
163
18.2%
-0.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
232
% of total
25.9%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
232
25.9%
-2.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
56
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
56
6.2%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+84
+6.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+4
-1.1pp
Vocational
+12
-0.7pp
No Qualification
+2
-2.8pp
Not Stated
-6
-1.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Exeter (NSW). 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 | 326 | 36.3% | 25.5% | 242 | 30.2% | 20.3% | +84 | +6.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 120 | 13.4% | 10.9% | 116 | 14.5% | 10.3% | +4 | -1.1pp |
| Vocational | 163 | 18.2% | 22.1% | 151 | 18.9% | 22.2% | +12 | -0.7pp |
| No Qualification | 232 | 25.9% | 32.7% | 230 | 28.7% | 36.2% | +2 | -2.8pp |
| Not Stated | 56 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 62 | 7.7% | 11.0% | -6 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 897 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 801 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +96 | 0.0pp |