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 Macleay Island, accounting for 40.3% (1,188 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 189 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Macleay Island - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Macleay Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Macleay Island, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
346
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
346
11.7%
+1.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
294
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
294
10.0%
+0.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
726
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
726
24.6%
+2.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
1,188
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
1,188
40.3%
-4.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
392
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
392
13.3%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+88
+1.0pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+55
+0.1pp
Vocational
+189
+2.3pp
No Qualification
+108
-4.5pp
Not Stated
+95
+1.0pp
Data table
Qualifications for Macleay Island. 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 | 346 | 11.7% | 18.4% | 258 | 10.7% | 15.5% | +88 | +1.0pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 294 | 10.0% | 11.4% | 239 | 9.9% | 10.3% | +55 | +0.1pp |
| Vocational | 726 | 24.6% | 25.6% | 537 | 22.3% | 24.7% | +189 | +2.3pp |
| No Qualification | 1,188 | 40.3% | 37.9% | 1,080 | 44.8% | 41.4% | +108 | -4.5pp |
| Not Stated | 392 | 13.3% | 6.7% | 297 | 12.3% | 8.0% | +95 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 2,946 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,411 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +535 | 0.0pp |