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 Hope Vale (S), accounting for 51% (350 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (39.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 19 people and 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Hope Vale (S) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Hope Vale (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hope Vale (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
35
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
35
5.1%
+2.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
25
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
25
3.6%
+0.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
185
% of total
27.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
185
27.0%
-1.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
350
% of total
51.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
350
51.0%
+0.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
91
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
91
13.3%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+17
+2.4pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+6
+0.7pp
Vocational
0
-1.1pp
No Qualification
+19
+0.7pp
Not Stated
-14
-2.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Hope Vale (S). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 35 | 5.1% | 17.1% | 18 | 2.7% | 14.0% | +17 | +2.4pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 25 | 3.6% | 9.1% | 19 | 2.9% | 8.3% | +6 | +0.7pp |
| Vocational | 185 | 27.0% | 24.1% | 185 | 28.1% | 23.1% | 0 | -1.1pp |
| No Qualification | 350 | 51.0% | 39.2% | 331 | 50.3% | 42.4% | +19 | +0.7pp |
| Not Stated | 91 | 13.3% | 10.5% | 105 | 16.0% | 12.1% | -14 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 686 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 658 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |