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 Middlemount, accounting for 24.2% (370 people). This share was lower than Isaac (R) (34.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 208 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Middlemount - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Middlemount in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Middlemount, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
143
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
143
9.4%
-2.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
76
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
76
5.0%
-5.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
320
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-12.6pp
320
21.0%
-12.6pp
No Qualification
2021 count
370
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-12.9pp
370
24.2%
-12.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
617
% of total
40.4%
Change from 2016
+33.6pp
617
40.4%
+33.6pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-48
-2.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-85
-5.3pp
Vocational
-204
-12.6pp
No Qualification
-208
-12.9pp
Not Stated
+511
+33.6pp
Data table
Qualifications for Middlemount. 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 | 143 | 9.4% | 9.6% | 191 | 12.2% | 10.4% | -48 | -2.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 76 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 161 | 10.3% | 5.1% | -85 | -5.3pp |
| Vocational | 320 | 21.0% | 25.0% | 524 | 33.6% | 26.4% | -204 | -12.6pp |
| No Qualification | 370 | 24.2% | 34.4% | 578 | 37.1% | 39.1% | -208 | -12.9pp |
| Not Stated | 617 | 40.4% | 25.9% | 106 | 6.8% | 19.1% | +511 | +33.6pp |
| Total | 1,526 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,560 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -34 | 0.0pp |