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 Black Mountain (Qld), accounting for 32.4% (430 people). This share was lower than Noosa (S) (33.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 424 people, while its share fell by 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Black Mountain (Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Black Mountain (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Black Mountain (Qld), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
252
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+19.0pp
252
19.0%
+19.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
165
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
165
12.4%
-6.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
332
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
332
25.0%
0.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
430
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
430
32.4%
-5.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
150
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
150
11.3%
-7.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+252
+19.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+162
-6.4pp
Vocational
+328
0.0pp
No Qualification
+424
-5.1pp
Not Stated
+147
-7.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Black Mountain (Qld). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 252 | 19.0% | 22.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.9% | +252 | +19.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 165 | 12.4% | 11.7% | 3 | 18.8% | 11.0% | +162 | -6.4pp |
| Vocational | 332 | 25.0% | 22.3% | 4 | 25.0% | 22.8% | +328 | 0.0pp |
| No Qualification | 430 | 32.4% | 33.4% | 6 | 37.5% | 37.4% | +424 | -5.1pp |
| Not Stated | 150 | 11.3% | 9.7% | 3 | 18.8% | 10.9% | +147 | -7.5pp |
| Total | 1,329 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,313 | 0.0pp |