# First Nations — Lake Macquarie

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: Lake Macquarie (Indigenous Area)

First Nations people have seen their typical weekly household income rise to $1,754 in Lake Macquarie, which is a little above the New South Wales figure. There are 11,527 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, making it one of the largest populations at this level.

The First Nations population is quite young, with a typical age of 22. This is a little younger than the national figure of 24.

Around 36.2% of First Nations people here completed Year 12. This is higher than most similar areas and a little above the New South Wales average.

The unemployment rate for First Nations residents is 9.6%, which is lower than most areas and a little below the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Typical personal income is $609, which is higher than most areas. Household incomes are also a little above the state and national figures.

Only 3.4% of First Nations people speak a traditional language. This is much lower than most areas and well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 11,527 | — |
| First Nations median age | 22 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 36.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 9.6% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $609 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,754 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.4% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE104022/lake-macquarie/topic/first-nations