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, bachelor degree or higher was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Barakula, accounting for NaN% (0 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (10.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which decreased by 3 people, while its share fell by NaN percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Barakula - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Barakula in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barakula, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
0
% of total
NaN%
Change from 2016
NaNpp
0
NaN%
NaNpp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
0
% of total
NaN%
Change from 2016
NaNpp
0
NaN%
NaNpp
Vocational
2021 count
0
% of total
NaN%
Change from 2016
NaNpp
0
NaN%
NaNpp
No Qualification
2021 count
0
% of total
NaN%
Change from 2016
NaNpp
0
NaN%
NaNpp
Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
NaN%
Change from 2016
NaNpp
0
NaN%
NaNpp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
0
NaNpp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
0
NaNpp
Vocational
0
NaNpp
No Qualification
-3
NaNpp
Not Stated
-3
NaNpp
Data table
Qualifications for Barakula. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 0 | NaN% | 10.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% | 0 | NaNpp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 0 | NaN% | 6.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.4% | 0 | NaNpp |
| Vocational | 0 | NaN% | 24.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 21.9% | 0 | NaNpp |
| No Qualification | 0 | NaN% | 44.7% | 3 | 50.0% | 46.7% | -3 | NaNpp |
| Not Stated | 0 | NaN% | 13.0% | 3 | 50.0% | 15.7% | -3 | NaNpp |
| Total | 0 | NaN% | 100.0% | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | NaNpp |