# First Nations — Northern Beaches

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: Northern Beaches (Indigenous Area)

A far higher rate of Year 12 completion than the state average marks the First Nations experience in Northern Beaches. This area is a standout for the community, with typical incomes and employment rates that sit well above national figures.

There are 1,706 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here. The typical resident is 27, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Education levels are among the highest for similar areas, with 62.6% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 35%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 6.2%, which is among the lowest at this level and well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Household incomes are among the highest for this group, with a typical amount of $2,724, which is far above the national figure of $1,507. Personal incomes are also well above the state average.

About 5.8% of First Nations people speak an indigenous language. This is a little above the New South Wales figure, but well below the national average of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,706 | — |
| First Nations median age | 27 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 62.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 6.2% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $949 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,724 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.8% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE107020/northern-beaches/topic/first-nations