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.
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Key insight
In 2021, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Goldsborough (Qld), accounting for 34% (285 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 72 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Goldsborough (Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Goldsborough (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goldsborough (Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
127
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
127
15.2%
+1.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
108
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
108
12.9%
+1.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
285
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
285
34.0%
+2.6pp
No Qualification
2021 count
235
% of total
28.0%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
235
28.0%
-7.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
83
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
83
9.9%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+37
+1.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+32
+1.7pp
Vocational
+72
+2.6pp
No Qualification
-2
-7.0pp
Not Stated
+21
+0.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Goldsborough (Qld). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cairns (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 127 | 15.2% | 19.1% | 90 | 13.3% | 16.2% | +37 | +1.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 108 | 12.9% | 9.8% | 76 | 11.2% | 9.2% | +32 | +1.7pp |
| Vocational | 285 | 34.0% | 23.7% | 213 | 31.4% | 23.0% | +72 | +2.6pp |
| No Qualification | 235 | 28.0% | 35.5% | 237 | 35.0% | 38.4% | -2 | -7.0pp |
| Not Stated | 83 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 62 | 9.1% | 13.1% | +21 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 838 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 678 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +160 | 0.0pp |