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 Southwood, accounting for 48.9% (23 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (44.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in vocational, which decreased by 12 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Southwood - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Southwood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Southwood, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
7
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
7
14.9%
+4.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
8
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
8
17.0%
+5.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
6
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-17.2pp
6
12.8%
-17.2pp
No Qualification
2021 count
23
% of total
48.9%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
23
48.9%
+10.6pp
Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
3
6.4%
-3.6pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+1
+4.9pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+1
+5.3pp
Vocational
-12
-17.2pp
No Qualification
0
+10.6pp
Not Stated
-3
-3.6pp
Data table
Qualifications for Southwood. 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 | 7 | 14.9% | 10.8% | 6 | 10.0% | 9.2% | +1 | +4.9pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 8 | 17.0% | 6.9% | 7 | 11.7% | 6.4% | +1 | +5.3pp |
| Vocational | 6 | 12.8% | 24.5% | 18 | 30.0% | 21.9% | -12 | -17.2pp |
| No Qualification | 23 | 48.9% | 44.7% | 23 | 38.3% | 46.7% | 0 | +10.6pp |
| Not Stated | 3 | 6.4% | 13.0% | 6 | 10.0% | 15.7% | -3 | -3.6pp |
| Total | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |