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 Glen Aplin, accounting for 40.4% (182 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which increased by 13 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Glen Aplin - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Glen Aplin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glen Aplin, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
62
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
62
13.7%
+1.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
38
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
38
8.4%
+2.0pp
Vocational
2021 count
113
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
113
25.1%
+0.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
182
% of total
40.4%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
182
40.4%
-5.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
56
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
56
12.4%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+13
+1.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+12
+2.0pp
Vocational
+12
+0.2pp
No Qualification
-5
-5.7pp
Not Stated
+13
+1.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Glen Aplin. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 62 | 13.7% | 11.9% | 49 | 12.1% | 10.2% | +13 | +1.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 38 | 8.4% | 7.2% | 26 | 6.4% | 6.9% | +12 | +2.0pp |
| Vocational | 113 | 25.1% | 23.9% | 101 | 24.9% | 21.9% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| No Qualification | 182 | 40.4% | 45.4% | 187 | 46.1% | 49.6% | -5 | -5.7pp |
| Not Stated | 56 | 12.4% | 11.6% | 43 | 10.6% | 11.5% | +13 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 451 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 406 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +45 | 0.0pp |