Learning for life

Education and lifelong learning

Learning for life

Post-school education improves employment opportunities, which in turn contributes to overall wellbeing and life satisfaction.

Proportion of ACT adults with non-school qualifications

This measure shows the proportion of Canberrans aged 15-74 with at least one formal non-school qualification, which refer to tertiary qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, and degrees from a university or TAFE.

Higher levels of non-school qualifications are associated with education accessibility, improved labour market outcomes, lifelong learning, and social wellbeing.

Around 71% of Canberrans hold non-school qualifications. This compares with 64% nationally, and between 60% and 68% across other states and territories.

Over time, the ACT has remained stable, with a slight upward trend.

Education and Work, Australia methodology, May 2025 | Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Line graph of percentage of Canberrans with non-school qualifications, from 2018 to 2025. In 2025, 71.1% held a non-school qualification compared to 71.9% in 2024.

Please refer to the following ABS documentation for more detailed information on methodology and data collection: Education and Work, Australia methodology, May 2025 | Australian Bureau of Statistics. Data protections consistent with ABS practices are in place for all survey respondents, including 15–17-year-olds.