# First Nations — Woollahra - Waverley

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: Woollahra - Waverley (Indigenous Area)

Far higher income and education levels mark the First Nations community in Woollahra - Waverley compared to the rest of the state. The typical household earns $2,652 a week, which is far above the New South Wales figure. This is a relatively small group of 452 people who generally fare better in school and work than those in similar areas.

There are 452 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, which is smaller than about 83% of similar areas. The typical resident is 30, making this group noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Schooling outcomes are very strong, with 74.1% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is far above the national figure of 37%.

The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is among the lowest for similar areas and well below the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Typical personal income is $1,284, far above the national figure of $540. Household income is also among the highest at this level, reaching $2,652 per week.

About 9.5% of the First Nations population speaks a traditional language. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 4.0%, though a little below the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 452 | — |
| First Nations median age | 30 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 74.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 4.8% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,284 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,652 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 9.5% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE107031/woollahra-waverley/topic/first-nations