Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Cassowary Coast (R) in 2021 compared to Tablelands (R) 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 46.1% and 40.0% respectively for Tablelands (R).
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Cassowary Coast (R) and Tablelands (R) were:
- A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (45.2% compared to 40.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (10.1% compared to 13.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (7.1% compared to 8.2%)