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, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Bald Hills (Qld), accounting for 39.5% (2,188 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (30.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 281 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Bald Hills (Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Bald Hills (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bald Hills (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,089
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
1,089
19.7%
+4.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
576
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
576
10.4%
+1.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
1,373
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,373
24.8%
-0.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
2,188
% of total
39.5%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
2,188
39.5%
-4.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
311
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
311
5.6%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+281
+4.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+111
+1.4pp
Vocational
+81
-0.3pp
No Qualification
-74
-4.4pp
Not Stated
-18
-0.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Bald Hills (Qld). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 1,089 | 19.7% | 38.1% | 808 | 15.7% | 32.6% | +281 | +4.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 576 | 10.4% | 9.7% | 465 | 9.0% | 9.3% | +111 | +1.4pp |
| Vocational | 1,373 | 24.8% | 14.9% | 1,292 | 25.1% | 14.7% | +81 | -0.3pp |
| No Qualification | 2,188 | 39.5% | 30.8% | 2,262 | 43.9% | 34.5% | -74 | -4.4pp |
| Not Stated | 311 | 5.6% | 6.5% | 329 | 6.4% | 9.0% | -18 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 5,537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,156 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +381 | 0.0pp |