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, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Castaways Beach, accounting for 41% (231 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (22.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 63 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Castaways Beach - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Castaways Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Castaways Beach, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
231
% of total
41.0%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
231
41.0%
+10.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
66
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
66
11.7%
+1.7pp
Vocational
2021 count
91
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
91
16.2%
-1.8pp
No Qualification
2021 count
147
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
147
26.1%
-4.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
28
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
28
5.0%
-5.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+63
+10.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+11
+1.7pp
Vocational
-8
-1.8pp
No Qualification
-22
-4.6pp
Not Stated
-31
-5.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Castaways Beach. 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 | 231 | 41.0% | 22.8% | 168 | 30.5% | 17.9% | +63 | +10.5pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 66 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 55 | 10.0% | 11.0% | +11 | +1.7pp |
| Vocational | 91 | 16.2% | 22.3% | 99 | 18.0% | 22.8% | -8 | -1.8pp |
| No Qualification | 147 | 26.1% | 33.4% | 169 | 30.7% | 37.4% | -22 | -4.6pp |
| Not Stated | 28 | 5.0% | 9.7% | 59 | 10.7% | 10.9% | -31 | -5.7pp |
| Total | 563 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 550 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |