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 The Summit, accounting for 46.8% (169 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 74 people and 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
The Summit - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for The Summit in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Summit, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
17
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
17
4.7%
-4.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
25
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
25
6.9%
+0.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
101
% of total
28.0%
Change from 2016
+14.5pp
101
28.0%
+14.5pp
No Qualification
2021 count
169
% of total
46.8%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
169
46.8%
-10.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
49
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
49
13.6%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-1
-4.3pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+13
+0.9pp
Vocational
+74
+14.5pp
No Qualification
+55
-10.2pp
Not Stated
+20
-0.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for The Summit. 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 | 17 | 4.7% | 11.9% | 18 | 9.0% | 10.2% | -1 | -4.3pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 25 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 12 | 6.0% | 6.9% | +13 | +0.9pp |
| Vocational | 101 | 28.0% | 23.9% | 27 | 13.5% | 21.9% | +74 | +14.5pp |
| No Qualification | 169 | 46.8% | 45.4% | 114 | 57.0% | 49.6% | +55 | -10.2pp |
| Not Stated | 49 | 13.6% | 11.6% | 29 | 14.5% | 11.5% | +20 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 361 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 200 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +161 | 0.0pp |