# First Nations — Bega Valley

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: Bega Valley (Indigenous Area)

Much lower rates of unemployment mark the First Nations community in Bega Valley compared to the rest of the country. There are 1,386 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, with a typical age of just 22 years.

The First Nations population is larger than in about 62% of similar areas. This group is a little younger than those in New South Wales and Australia, with a typical age of 22.

Year 12 completion sits at 30.6%, which is around the middle for similar areas. This is well below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 8.6%, which is much lower than in most other areas. This figure is also well below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,347, which is a little below the state and national figures. Personal income is lower than most areas at $492 per week.

About 3.9% of First Nations people speak a traditional language. This is about the same as the New South Wales figure, but well below the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,386 | — |
| First Nations median age | 22 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 30.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 8.6% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $492 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,347 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.9% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE106001/bega-valley/topic/first-nations