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, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Calliope (Qld), accounting for 44.5% (1,666 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (41%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 123 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Calliope (Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Calliope (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Calliope (Qld), with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
306
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
306
8.2%
+0.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
241
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
241
6.4%
+1.0pp
Vocational
2021 count
1,239
% of total
33.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
1,239
33.1%
+1.4pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,666
% of total
44.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
1,666
44.5%
+2.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
294
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
294
7.8%
-5.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+34
+0.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+45
+1.0pp
Vocational
+86
+1.4pp
No Qualification
+123
+2.1pp
Not Stated
-178
-5.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Calliope (Qld). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 306 | 8.2% | 12.0% | 272 | 7.5% | 11.2% | +34 | +0.7pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 241 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 196 | 5.4% | 6.6% | +45 | +1.0pp |
| Vocational | 1,239 | 33.1% | 30.2% | 1,153 | 31.7% | 28.6% | +86 | +1.4pp |
| No Qualification | 1,666 | 44.5% | 41.0% | 1,543 | 42.4% | 42.6% | +123 | +2.1pp |
| Not Stated | 294 | 7.8% | 9.9% | 472 | 13.0% | 11.0% | -178 | -5.2pp |
| Total | 3,746 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,636 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +110 | 0.0pp |