Analysis of the qualifications of the population in SSROC region in 2021 compared to Greater Sydney shows that there was a higher proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a lower proportion of people with no formal qualifications.
Overall, 60.3% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 31.3% had no qualifications, compared with 57.8% and 34.2% respectively for Greater Sydney.
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of SSROC region and Greater Sydney were:
- A larger percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (38.0% compared to 33.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with No qualifications (31.3% compared to 34.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (12.5% compared to 14.8%)