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 Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld), accounting for 32.9% (526 people). This share was lower than Weipa (T) (33.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 74 people and 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Weipa (T) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld), with comparison markers for Weipa (T).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
241
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
241
15.1%
+0.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
127
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
127
8.0%
+1.6pp
Vocational
2021 count
526
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
526
32.9%
+0.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
439
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
439
27.5%
-5.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
264
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
264
16.5%
+3.5pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+38
+0.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+38
+1.6pp
Vocational
+74
+0.3pp
No Qualification
-23
-5.8pp
Not Stated
+83
+3.5pp
Data table
Qualifications for Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld). 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 | 241 | 15.1% | 13.9% | 203 | 14.6% | 13.9% | +38 | +0.5pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 127 | 8.0% | 7.4% | 89 | 6.4% | 6.8% | +38 | +1.6pp |
| Vocational | 526 | 32.9% | 33.6% | 452 | 32.6% | 32.4% | +74 | +0.3pp |
| No Qualification | 439 | 27.5% | 29.3% | 462 | 33.3% | 33.3% | -23 | -5.8pp |
| Not Stated | 264 | 16.5% | 15.7% | 181 | 13.0% | 13.5% | +83 | +3.5pp |
| Total | 1,597 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,387 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +210 | 0.0pp |