# First Nations — Albury

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: Albury (Indigenous Area)

A growing First Nations population in Albury is notably young, with 2,161 people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This group is much younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 20 years.

The typical age for First Nations people in Albury is 20, which is among the lowest for similar areas and noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

About 32.5% of First Nations residents finished Year 12, a figure that is well below the Australian average of 37.0%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 12.4%, which is about the same as the national figure of 12.3%.

Typical personal income for First Nations people is $570, which is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national figure. However, household income is $1,341, which is a little below both the state and national figures.

Only 4.3% of First Nations residents speak a traditional language, which is lower than most areas and well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 2,161 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 32.5% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 12.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $570 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,341 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.3% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE105001/albury/topic/first-nations