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 Greenlands (Qld), accounting for 32.8% (60 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 53 people, while its share fell by 30.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Greenlands (Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Greenlands (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greenlands (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
34
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+18.6pp
34
18.6%
+18.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
23
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
23
12.6%
+12.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
46
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
46
25.1%
-11.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
60
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
-30.8pp
60
32.8%
-30.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
20
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
20
10.9%
+10.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+34
+18.6pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+23
+12.6pp
Vocational
+42
-11.3pp
No Qualification
+53
-30.8pp
Not Stated
+20
+10.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Greenlands (Qld). 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 | 34 | 18.6% | 11.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.2% | +34 | +18.6pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 23 | 12.6% | 7.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% | +23 | +12.6pp |
| Vocational | 46 | 25.1% | 23.9% | 4 | 36.4% | 21.9% | +42 | -11.3pp |
| No Qualification | 60 | 32.8% | 45.4% | 7 | 63.6% | 49.6% | +53 | -30.8pp |
| Not Stated | 20 | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.5% | +20 | +10.9pp |
| Total | 183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +172 | 0.0pp |