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, vocational was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Nanum, accounting for 35.5% (234 people). This share was higher than Weipa (T) (33.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 24 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Nanum - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Nanum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Weipa (T) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nanum, with comparison markers for Weipa (T).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
95
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
95
14.4%
-1.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
43
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
43
6.5%
-1.1pp
Vocational
2021 count
234
% of total
35.5%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
234
35.5%
+3.7pp
No Qualification
2021 count
204
% of total
31.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
204
31.0%
-1.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
83
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
83
12.6%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-10
-1.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-7
-1.1pp
Vocational
+24
+3.7pp
No Qualification
-11
-1.6pp
Not Stated
+3
+0.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Nanum. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Weipa (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Weipa (T)% | Count | % | Weipa (T)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 95 | 14.4% | 13.9% | 105 | 15.9% | 13.9% | -10 | -1.5pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 43 | 6.5% | 7.4% | 50 | 7.6% | 6.8% | -7 | -1.1pp |
| Vocational | 234 | 35.5% | 33.6% | 210 | 31.8% | 32.4% | +24 | +3.7pp |
| No Qualification | 204 | 31.0% | 29.3% | 215 | 32.6% | 33.3% | -11 | -1.6pp |
| Not Stated | 83 | 12.6% | 15.7% | 80 | 12.1% | 13.5% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 659 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 660 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |