# First Nations — Frankston

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: Frankston (Indigenous Area)

A Year 12 completion rate of 47.8% for First Nations people in Frankston is far above the national figure. This is a significant community of 2,524 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with outcomes in education and income that are much higher than in most similar areas.

The First Nations population is larger than in about 80% of similar areas. The typical resident is 25, making them a little older than the average for Victoria and Australia.

School completion is a standout here, with 47.8% of First Nations residents finishing Year 12. This is well above the Victorian figure of 42.4% and far above the national average.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 9.3%, which is much lower than in most similar areas. This is a little below the Australian rate of 12.3% and about the same as the state figure.

Typical household income is $1,739, which is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the national figure. Personal income is also higher than usual, with a typical weekly pay of $663.

About 4.1% of First Nations people here speak a traditional language. This is lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 2,524 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 47.8% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 9.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $663 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,739 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.1% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE201005/frankston/topic/first-nations