# First Nations — Kiama - Shellharbour

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: Kiama - Shellharbour (Indigenous Area)

Strong employment and higher-than-average incomes shape the daily lives of the 4,341 First Nations people living in Kiama - Shellharbour. This is a remarkably young population, with a typical age of just 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure.

The First Nations population is larger than about 90% of similar areas. These residents are a little younger than those in New South Wales, with a typical age of 21 compared to the state's 23.

Year 12 completion sits at 35.9%, which is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the New South Wales figure of 35.0%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 8.4%, which is much lower than most similar areas and well below the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Typical household incomes are $1,798, which is much higher than most similar areas. Personal incomes are also higher than most similar areas, with the usual amount being $613.

Only 3.1% of First Nations people here speak a First Nations language. This is much lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 4,341 | — |
| First Nations median age | 21 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 35.9% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 8.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $613 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,798 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.1% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE107015/kiama-shellharbour/topic/first-nations