Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Cassowary Coast (R) in 2021 compared to FNQROC region 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 48.7% and 38.6% respectively for FNQROC region.
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Cassowary Coast (R) and FNQROC region were:
- A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (45.2% compared to 38.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (10.1% compared to 16.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (7.1% compared to 8.8%)