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 Pomona (Qld), accounting for 33.6% (824 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (33.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 108 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Pomona (Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Pomona (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pomona (Qld), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
477
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
477
19.4%
+3.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
278
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
278
11.3%
+0.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
673
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
673
27.4%
+2.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
824
% of total
33.6%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
824
33.6%
-5.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
203
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
203
8.3%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+105
+3.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+25
+0.6pp
Vocational
+89
+2.7pp
No Qualification
-108
-5.8pp
Not Stated
-23
-1.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Pomona (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 | 477 | 19.4% | 22.8% | 372 | 15.7% | 17.9% | +105 | +3.7pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 278 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 253 | 10.7% | 11.0% | +25 | +0.6pp |
| Vocational | 673 | 27.4% | 22.3% | 584 | 24.7% | 22.8% | +89 | +2.7pp |
| No Qualification | 824 | 33.6% | 33.4% | 932 | 39.4% | 37.4% | -108 | -5.8pp |
| Not Stated | 203 | 8.3% | 9.7% | 226 | 9.5% | 10.9% | -23 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 2,455 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,367 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +88 | 0.0pp |