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 Amity, accounting for 38.5% (157 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 19 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Amity - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Amity in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Amity, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
53
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
53
13.0%
+3.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
34
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
34
8.3%
+1.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
105
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
105
25.7%
-5.8pp
No Qualification
2021 count
157
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
157
38.5%
-2.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
59
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
59
14.5%
+3.1pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+19
+3.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+11
+1.6pp
Vocational
-3
-5.8pp
No Qualification
+18
-2.0pp
Not Stated
+20
+3.1pp
Data table
Qualifications for Amity. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Redland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 53 | 13.0% | 18.4% | 34 | 9.9% | 15.5% | +19 | +3.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 34 | 8.3% | 11.4% | 23 | 6.7% | 10.3% | +11 | +1.6pp |
| Vocational | 105 | 25.7% | 25.6% | 108 | 31.5% | 24.7% | -3 | -5.8pp |
| No Qualification | 157 | 38.5% | 37.9% | 139 | 40.5% | 41.4% | +18 | -2.0pp |
| Not Stated | 59 | 14.5% | 6.7% | 39 | 11.4% | 8.0% | +20 | +3.1pp |
| Total | 408 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 343 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +65 | 0.0pp |