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.

Key insight

In 2021, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in The Glen (Qld), accounting for 32.1% (9 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (23.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 16 people and 16 percentage points.

Section overview

Highest qualification achieved

The Glen (Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)

This table summarises qualifications for The Glen (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Highest qualification achieved change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

2016
2021

Bachelor Or Higher Degree

-7

-13.5pp

Advanced Diploma Or Diploma

-3

-0.8pp

Vocational

0

+14.8pp

No Qualification

-16

-16.0pp

Not Stated

+2

+15.4pp

Data table

Qualifications for The Glen (Qld). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).

Qualifications for The Glen (Qld). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Qualifications for The Glen (Qld). Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Southern Downs (R)%Count%Southern Downs (R)%Countpp
Bachelor Or Higher Degree00.0%11.9%713.5%10.2%-7-13.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma310.7%7.2%611.5%6.9%-3-0.8pp
Vocational932.1%23.9%917.3%21.9%0+14.8pp
No Qualification932.1%45.4%2548.1%49.6%-16-16.0pp
Not Stated725.0%11.6%59.6%11.5%+2+15.4pp
Total28100.0%100.0%52100.0%100.0%-240.0pp