# First Nations — Parramatta

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: Parramatta (Indigenous Area)

About 1,674 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Parramatta, a population larger than most similar areas. This group is notably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 27.

The typical First Nations resident here is 27, which is noticeably older than the same group in New South Wales (23) or across Australia (24).

Education levels are high, with 44% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is well above the figures for both New South Wales (35%) and Australia (37%).

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 11.1%, which is lower than most similar areas. This is a little below the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,458, while personal income is $602. Both figures are higher than most similar areas and sit about the same as the state and national averages.

First Nations languages are spoken by 9.1% of the community. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 4% but well below the Australian average of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,674 | — |
| First Nations median age | 27 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 44.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 11.1% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $602 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,458 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 9.1% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE107021/parramatta/topic/first-nations