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 Somerset (R), accounting for 44.5% (9,106 people). This share was higher than Greater Brisbane (35.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 726 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Somerset (R) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Somerset (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Brisbane and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Somerset (R), with comparison markers for Greater Brisbane.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
2,120
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
2,120
10.4%
+2.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
1,666
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,666
8.1%
+0.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
5,395
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
5,395
26.4%
+2.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
9,106
% of total
44.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
9,106
44.5%
-3.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
2,172
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
2,172
10.6%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+488
+2.1pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+253
+0.9pp
Vocational
+726
+2.5pp
No Qualification
-247
-3.3pp
Not Stated
-328
-2.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Somerset (R). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Brisbane.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Brisbane% | Count | % | Greater Brisbane% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 2,120 | 10.4% | 27.0% | 1,632 | 8.3% | 22.9% | +488 | +2.1pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 1,666 | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1,413 | 7.2% | 9.2% | +253 | +0.9pp |
| Vocational | 5,395 | 26.4% | 20.1% | 4,669 | 23.9% | 19.3% | +726 | +2.5pp |
| No Qualification | 9,106 | 44.5% | 35.8% | 9,353 | 47.8% | 39.3% | -247 | -3.3pp |
| Not Stated | 2,172 | 10.6% | 7.3% | 2,500 | 12.8% | 9.3% | -328 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 20,459 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19,567 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +892 | 0.0pp |