Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Cairns (R) in 2021 compared to Douglas (S) shows that there was a higher proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), as well as a higher proportion of people with no formal qualifications.
Overall, 52.7% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 35.5% had no qualifications, compared with 49.6% and 34.8% respectively for Douglas (S).
The major difference between the qualifications held by the population of Cairns (R) and Douglas (S) is:
- A larger percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (19.1% compared to 15.9%)