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 Gladstone Central, accounting for 34.7% (469 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (41%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 41 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Gladstone Central - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Gladstone Central in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gladstone Central, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
268
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
268
19.9%
+2.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
63
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
63
4.7%
-1.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
327
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
327
24.2%
+2.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
469
% of total
34.7%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
469
34.7%
+3.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
223
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
223
16.5%
-6.4pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+38
+2.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-24
-1.7pp
Vocational
+32
+2.3pp
No Qualification
+41
+3.0pp
Not Stated
-86
-6.4pp
Data table
Qualifications for Gladstone Central. 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 | 268 | 19.9% | 12.0% | 230 | 17.0% | 11.2% | +38 | +2.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 63 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 87 | 6.4% | 6.6% | -24 | -1.7pp |
| Vocational | 327 | 24.2% | 30.2% | 295 | 21.9% | 28.6% | +32 | +2.3pp |
| No Qualification | 469 | 34.7% | 41.0% | 428 | 31.7% | 42.6% | +41 | +3.0pp |
| Not Stated | 223 | 16.5% | 9.9% | 309 | 22.9% | 11.0% | -86 | -6.4pp |
| Total | 1,350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,349 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |