# First Nations — Cobar - Murrin Bridge

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities — how many people identify as First Nations, and how they fare on age, schooling, work, income and language. From the ABS 2021 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Profile; the ABS notes these counts are an undercount.

Area: Cobar - Murrin Bridge (Indigenous Area)

A typical First Nations resident in Cobar - Murrin Bridge is 27 years old, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24. This area is home to 631 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. While many residents earn more than the national average, there are significant gaps in school completion and language use.

The First Nations population totals 631 people. At 27, the typical age is noticeably older than both the state average of 23 and the national average of 24.

School completion is far below the national figure, with only 24.7% of First Nations residents finishing Year 12. This is 12 points lower than the Australian average.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 9.8%, which is lower than most similar areas. This figure is about the same as the New South Wales average and a little below the national rate of 12.3%.

Typical household income for First Nations families is $1,857, which is much higher than most areas. Personal income is also higher than most, with a typical amount of $622.

Only 0.5% of First Nations people speak a traditional language. This is well below the New South Wales figure of 4.0% and far below the national average of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 631 | — |
| First Nations median age | 27 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 24.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 9.8% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $622 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,857 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.5% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE103003/cobar-murrin-bridge/topic/first-nations