# First Nations — Singleton

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: Singleton (Indigenous Area)

A typical First Nations household in Singleton earns $1,977 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,507. This area has a strong presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including 2,033 residents who are generally much younger than those in other similar regions.

The typical First Nations resident here is just 21 years old. This is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24 and a little younger than the New South Wales average of 23.

About 30.4% of First Nations people have finished Year 12. This is around the middle for similar areas, though it is well below the national average of 37%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 8.0%, which is much lower than most similar areas and well below the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Personal incomes are strong, with the typical First Nations person earning $684 a week, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Only 2.6% of First Nations people speak a First Nations language. This is much lower than most similar areas and well below the Australian average of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 2,033 | — |
| First Nations median age | 21 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 30.4% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 8.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $684 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,977 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 2.6% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE104018/singleton/topic/first-nations