Analysis of the qualifications of the female population in Cairns (R) in 2021 compared to FNQROC region shows that there was a higher proportion of females holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a lower proportion of females with no formal qualifications.
Overall, 52.6% of the female population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 36.3% had no qualifications, compared with 48.5% and 39.3% respectively for FNQROC region.
The major differences between qualifications held by the female population of Cairns (R) and FNQROC region were:
- A larger percentage of females with Bachelor or Higher degrees (23.4% compared to 20.2%)
- A smaller percentage of females with No qualifications (36.3% compared to 39.3%)