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.

Key insight

In 2021, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Koonyum Range, accounting for 36.4% (4 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 4 people and 36.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest qualification achieved

Koonyum Range - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)

This table summarises qualifications for Koonyum Range in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.

Highest qualification achieved snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Koonyum Range, with comparison markers for Byron (A).

Koonyum Range
Byron (A)

Bachelor Or Higher Degree

2021 count

3

% of total

27.3%

Change from 2016

+27.3pp

Advanced Diploma Or Diploma

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Vocational

2021 count

4

% of total

36.4%

Change from 2016

+36.4pp

No Qualification

2021 count

4

% of total

36.4%

Change from 2016

+36.4pp

Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Qualifications for Koonyum Range. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).

Qualifications for Koonyum Range. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
Qualifications for Koonyum Range. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Byron (A)%Count%Byron (A)%Countpp
Bachelor Or Higher Degree327.3%30.3%00.0%23.7%+3+27.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma00.0%11.1%00.0%10.6%00.0pp
Vocational436.4%17.5%00.0%18.9%+4+36.4pp
No Qualification436.4%28.1%00.0%30.5%+4+36.4pp
Not Stated00.0%13.0%00.0%16.3%00.0pp
Total11100.0%100.0%00.0%100.0%+11+100.0pp