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 Ducklo, accounting for 53.3% (130 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (44.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which increased by 6 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Ducklo - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Ducklo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ducklo, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
14
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
14
5.7%
+1.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
16
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
16
6.6%
+1.9pp
Vocational
2021 count
62
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
62
25.4%
+3.3pp
No Qualification
2021 count
130
% of total
53.3%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
130
53.3%
+3.9pp
Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-10.8pp
22
9.0%
-10.8pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+4
+1.7pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+4
+1.9pp
Vocational
+6
+3.3pp
No Qualification
+5
+3.9pp
Not Stated
-28
-10.8pp
Data table
Qualifications for Ducklo. 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 | 14 | 5.7% | 10.8% | 10 | 4.0% | 9.2% | +4 | +1.7pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 16 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 12 | 4.7% | 6.4% | +4 | +1.9pp |
| Vocational | 62 | 25.4% | 24.5% | 56 | 22.1% | 21.9% | +6 | +3.3pp |
| No Qualification | 130 | 53.3% | 44.7% | 125 | 49.4% | 46.7% | +5 | +3.9pp |
| Not Stated | 22 | 9.0% | 13.0% | 50 | 19.8% | 15.7% | -28 | -10.8pp |
| Total | 244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 253 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |