Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Mareeba (S) in 2021 compared to FNQROC region 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, 41.0% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 45.3% had no qualifications, compared with 48.7% and 38.6% respectively for FNQROC region.
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Mareeba (S) and FNQROC region were:
- A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (45.3% compared to 38.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (12.2% compared to 16.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (21.3% compared to 23.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (7.6% compared to 8.8%)