Analysis of the qualifications of the population in FNQROC region in 2021 compared to Cook (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, 48.7% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 38.6% had no qualifications, compared with 43.0% and 35.1% respectively for Cook (S).
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of FNQROC region and Cook (S) were:
- A larger percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (16.1% compared to 12.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (38.6% compared to 35.1%)
- A larger percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (8.8% compared to 6.9%)