Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Douglas (S) in 2021 compared to Far North Queensland shows that there was a higher proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a lower proportion of people with no formal qualifications.
Overall, 49.6% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 34.8% had no qualifications, compared with 48.0% and 39.1% respectively for Far North Queensland.
The major difference between the qualifications held by the population of Douglas (S) and Far North Queensland is:
- A smaller percentage of persons with No qualifications (34.8% compared to 39.1%)