Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Douglas (S) in 2021 compared to Australia shows that there was a lower proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), as well as 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 54.7% and 36.8% respectively for Australia.
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Douglas (S) and Australia were:
- A larger percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (24.6% compared to 19.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (15.9% compared to 26.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with No qualifications (34.8% compared to 36.8%)