Analysis of the qualifications of the population in FNQROC region in 2021 compared to Hinchinbrook (S) 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, 48.7% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 38.6% had no qualifications, compared with 39.9% and 48.0% respectively for Hinchinbrook (S).
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of FNQROC region and Hinchinbrook (S) were:
- A larger percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (16.1% compared to 8.5%)
- A larger percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (8.8% compared to 5.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with No qualifications (38.6% compared to 48.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (23.7% compared to 26.1%)