Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Cairns (R) in 2021 compared to FNQROC region 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, 52.7% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 35.5% had no qualifications, compared with 48.7% and 38.6% respectively for FNQROC region.
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Cairns (R) and FNQROC region were:
- A larger percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (19.1% compared to 16.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with No qualifications (35.5% compared to 38.6%)