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 Dysart (Qld), accounting for 35.9% (820 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (34.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 39 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Dysart (Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Dysart (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dysart (Qld), with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
156
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
156
6.8%
-0.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
111
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
111
4.9%
+0.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
582
% of total
25.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
582
25.5%
+0.8pp
No Qualification
2021 count
820
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
820
35.9%
-1.4pp
Not Stated
2021 count
615
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
615
26.9%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-6
-0.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+16
+0.6pp
Vocational
+39
+0.8pp
No Qualification
+1
-1.4pp
Not Stated
+36
+0.6pp
Data table
Qualifications for Dysart (Qld). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 156 | 6.8% | 9.6% | 162 | 7.4% | 10.4% | -6 | -0.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 111 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 95 | 4.3% | 5.1% | +16 | +0.6pp |
| Vocational | 582 | 25.5% | 25.0% | 543 | 24.7% | 26.4% | +39 | +0.8pp |
| No Qualification | 820 | 35.9% | 34.4% | 819 | 37.3% | 39.1% | +1 | -1.4pp |
| Not Stated | 615 | 26.9% | 25.9% | 579 | 26.3% | 19.1% | +36 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,284 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,198 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +86 | 0.0pp |