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 Burncluith, accounting for 39.4% (43 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (44.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in bachelor degree or higher, which decreased by 6 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Burncluith - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Burncluith in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burncluith, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
9
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
9
8.3%
-3.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
8
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
8
7.3%
-0.4pp
Vocational
2021 count
28
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
28
25.7%
+1.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
43
% of total
39.4%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
43
39.4%
+4.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
21
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
21
19.3%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
-6
-3.2pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
-2
-0.4pp
Vocational
-4
+1.1pp
No Qualification
-2
+4.8pp
Not Stated
-7
-2.2pp
Data table
Qualifications for Burncluith. 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 | 9 | 8.3% | 10.8% | 15 | 11.5% | 9.2% | -6 | -3.2pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 8 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 10 | 7.7% | 6.4% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Vocational | 28 | 25.7% | 24.5% | 32 | 24.6% | 21.9% | -4 | +1.1pp |
| No Qualification | 43 | 39.4% | 44.7% | 45 | 34.6% | 46.7% | -2 | +4.8pp |
| Not Stated | 21 | 19.3% | 13.0% | 28 | 21.5% | 15.7% | -7 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 130 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -21 | 0.0pp |