# First Nations — Deniliquin - Murray

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: Deniliquin - Murray (Indigenous Area)

First Nations people in Deniliquin - Murray have a typical age of 23, which is slightly younger than the national figure. This group consists of 743 people, a population size that is smaller than about 66% of similar areas.

The typical age for First Nations people here is 23 years. This is lower than most areas and a little younger than the Australian average of 24.

School completion rates are low, with only 30% of First Nations residents finishing Year 12. This is well below the New South Wales figure of 35% and the national figure of 37%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 11%. This is lower than most similar areas, though it remains a little above the New South Wales rate of 9.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,308, which is a little below the New South Wales figure of $1,558. Personal income is also lower than most areas, with a typical weekly pay of $488.

Only 2.6% of First Nations people here 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 | 743 | — |
| First Nations median age | 23 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 30.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 11.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $488 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,308 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 2.6% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE105010/deniliquin-murray/topic/first-nations