# First Nations — Gosford

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: Gosford (Indigenous Area)

Far more First Nations people live in Gosford than in most similar areas, with 6,294 people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This population is notably young, with a typical age of 23, and shows strong results in education and household income compared to the national figures.

The typical age for First Nations people in Gosford is 23, which is lower than most areas and a little younger than the national figure of 24.

School completion is strong here, with 41.1% of First Nations residents finishing Year 12. This is much higher than most areas and well above the national figure of 37.0%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 9.3%, which is lower than most areas and a little below the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with household income at $1,678 and personal income at $616, both of which are a little above the national figures.

Only 3.9% of First Nations people in Gosford speak a First Nations language. This is lower than most areas and well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 6,294 | — |
| First Nations median age | 23 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 41.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 9.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $616 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,678 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.9% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE104007/gosford/topic/first-nations