Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Cook (S) in 2021 compared to Cairns (R) shows that there was a lower proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a similar proportion of people with no formal qualifications.
Overall, 43.0% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 35.1% had no qualifications, compared with 52.7% and 35.5% respectively for Cairns (R).
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Cook (S) and Cairns (R) were:
- A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (12.2% compared to 19.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (6.9% compared to 9.8%)