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 Wildes Meadow, accounting for 35.1% (78 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 11 people and 5.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Wildes Meadow - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Wildes Meadow in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wildes Meadow, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
78
% of total
35.1%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
78
35.1%
+5.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
33
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
33
14.9%
+3.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
36
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
36
16.2%
+2.4pp
No Qualification
2021 count
61
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
61
27.5%
-4.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
14
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
14
6.3%
-6.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+11
+5.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+7
+3.3pp
Vocational
+5
+2.4pp
No Qualification
-11
-4.6pp
Not Stated
-14
-6.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Wildes Meadow. 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 | 78 | 35.1% | 25.5% | 67 | 29.9% | 20.3% | +11 | +5.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 33 | 14.9% | 10.9% | 26 | 11.6% | 10.3% | +7 | +3.3pp |
| Vocational | 36 | 16.2% | 22.1% | 31 | 13.8% | 22.2% | +5 | +2.4pp |
| No Qualification | 61 | 27.5% | 32.7% | 72 | 32.1% | 36.2% | -11 | -4.6pp |
| Not Stated | 14 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 28 | 12.5% | 11.0% | -14 | -6.2pp |
| Total | 222 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 224 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |