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, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Diamond Beach, accounting for 27.9% (231 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (25.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 221 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Diamond Beach - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Diamond Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Diamond Beach, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
193
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
+15.6pp
193
23.3%
+15.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
103
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
103
12.4%
+4.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
231
% of total
27.9%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
231
27.9%
+2.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
214
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
-15.2pp
214
25.8%
-15.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
88
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
88
10.6%
-7.3pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+190
+15.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+100
+4.7pp
Vocational
+221
+2.3pp
No Qualification
+198
-15.2pp
Not Stated
+81
-7.3pp
Data table
Qualifications for Diamond Beach. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 193 | 23.3% | 12.3% | 3 | 7.7% | 9.9% | +190 | +15.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 103 | 12.4% | 8.4% | 3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | +100 | +4.7pp |
| Vocational | 231 | 27.9% | 25.8% | 10 | 25.6% | 24.9% | +221 | +2.3pp |
| No Qualification | 214 | 25.8% | 41.6% | 16 | 41.0% | 44.4% | +198 | -15.2pp |
| Not Stated | 88 | 10.6% | 11.9% | 7 | 17.9% | 13.0% | +81 | -7.3pp |
| Total | 829 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +790 | 0.0pp |