Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Cassowary Coast (R) in 2021 compared to Cook (S) 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 higher proportion of people with no formal qualifications.
Overall, 40.8% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 45.2% had no qualifications, compared with 43.0% and 35.1% respectively for Cook (S).
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Cassowary Coast (R) and Cook (S) were:
- A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (45.2% compared to 35.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (10.1% compared to 12.2%)