Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Cook (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, 43.0% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 35.1% had no qualifications, compared with 54.7% and 36.8% respectively for Australia.
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Cook (S) and Australia were:
- A larger percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (23.9% compared to 19.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (12.2% compared to 26.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (6.9% compared to 9.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with No qualifications (35.1% compared to 36.8%)