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, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Ridgewood (Qld), accounting for 30.2% (75 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (22.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 45 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Ridgewood (Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Ridgewood (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ridgewood (Qld), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
49
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+14.8pp
49
19.8%
+14.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
37
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
37
14.9%
+7.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
75
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
75
30.2%
+5.0pp
No Qualification
2021 count
57
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-16.5pp
57
23.0%
-16.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
30
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
30
12.1%
-10.6pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+43
+14.8pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+28
+7.3pp
Vocational
+45
+5.0pp
No Qualification
+10
-16.5pp
Not Stated
+3
-10.6pp
Data table
Qualifications for Ridgewood (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 | 49 | 19.8% | 22.8% | 6 | 5.0% | 17.9% | +43 | +14.8pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 37 | 14.9% | 11.7% | 9 | 7.6% | 11.0% | +28 | +7.3pp |
| Vocational | 75 | 30.2% | 22.3% | 30 | 25.2% | 22.8% | +45 | +5.0pp |
| No Qualification | 57 | 23.0% | 33.4% | 47 | 39.5% | 37.4% | +10 | -16.5pp |
| Not Stated | 30 | 12.1% | 9.7% | 27 | 22.7% | 10.9% | +3 | -10.6pp |
| Total | 248 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +129 | 0.0pp |