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 Victoria Point (Qld), accounting for 40.6% (5,211 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 4,222 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Victoria Point (Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Victoria Point (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Victoria Point (Qld), with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,992
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-13.3pp
1,992
15.5%
-13.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
1,422
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,422
11.1%
-1.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
3,339
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
3,339
26.0%
+5.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
5,211
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
5,211
40.6%
+7.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
865
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
865
6.7%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+1,137
-13.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+1,061
-1.1pp
Vocational
+2,723
+5.3pp
No Qualification
+4,222
+7.3pp
Not Stated
+717
+1.7pp
Data table
Qualifications for Victoria Point (Qld). 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 | 1,992 | 15.5% | 18.4% | 855 | 28.8% | 15.5% | +1,137 | -13.3pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 1,422 | 11.1% | 11.4% | 361 | 12.2% | 10.3% | +1,061 | -1.1pp |
| Vocational | 3,339 | 26.0% | 25.6% | 616 | 20.7% | 24.7% | +2,723 | +5.3pp |
| No Qualification | 5,211 | 40.6% | 37.9% | 989 | 33.3% | 41.4% | +4,222 | +7.3pp |
| Not Stated | 865 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 148 | 5.0% | 8.0% | +717 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 12,829 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,969 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9,860 | 0.0pp |