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 Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld), accounting for 43.7% (149 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 1,027 people, while its share rose by 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
37
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
37
10.9%
+2.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
24
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
24
7.0%
+1.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
90
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
90
26.4%
-5.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
149
% of total
43.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
149
43.7%
+1.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
41
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
41
12.0%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-193
+2.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-133
+1.4pp
Vocational
-805
-5.7pp
No Qualification
-1,027
+1.6pp
Not Stated
-292
+0.1pp
Data table
Qualifications for Maryvale (Southern Downs - 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 | 37 | 10.9% | 11.9% | 230 | 8.2% | 10.2% | -193 | +2.7pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 24 | 7.0% | 7.2% | 157 | 5.6% | 6.9% | -133 | +1.4pp |
| Vocational | 90 | 26.4% | 23.9% | 895 | 32.1% | 21.9% | -805 | -5.7pp |
| No Qualification | 149 | 43.7% | 45.4% | 1,176 | 42.1% | 49.6% | -1,027 | +1.6pp |
| Not Stated | 41 | 12.0% | 11.6% | 333 | 11.9% | 11.5% | -292 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 341 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,791 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,450 | 0.0pp |