# Adults with a bachelor degree or higher by State / Territory (2021)

Share of people aged 15+ whose highest qualification is a bachelor degree or above (incl. graduate and postgraduate).

Across 9 areas — median 22.7%, range 13.2%–42.9%.

## Highest (STE)

| Area | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Australian Capital Territory | 42.9% |
| Victoria | 29.2% |
| New South Wales | 27.8% |
| Western Australia | 23.8% |
| South Australia | 22.7% |
| Queensland | 21.9% |
| Tasmania | 21.9% |
| Northern Territory | 21.5% |

## Lowest

| Area | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Northern Territory | 21.5% |
| Tasmania | 21.9% |
| Queensland | 21.9% |
| South Australia | 22.7% |
| Western Australia | 23.8% |
| New South Wales | 27.8% |
| Victoria | 29.2% |
| Australian Capital Territory | 42.9% |

Interactive map: https://censusatlas.au/map/share-bachelor-plus/ste/2021