# First Nations — Melton

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: Melton (Indigenous Area)

A growing First Nations community of 2,123 people now lives in Melton, with a typical age of 25. This population is slightly older than the state and national figures, though the community is larger than most similar areas.

The First Nations population here is 2,123 people. The typical resident is 25, which is a little older than the Victorian and Australian figures of 24.

Year 12 completion is 31.7% for First Nations residents. This is around the middle for similar areas, but falls well below the national figure of 37% and far below Victoria's 42.4%.

Unemployment for First Nations people is 13.4%, which is around the middle for its level. This is a little above the Australian rate of 12.3% and well above Victoria's 9.6%.

Household income for First Nations residents is $1,662 per week, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Personal income is also higher than most areas at $588.

About 4.1% of First Nations people in Melton speak a First Nations language. This is lower than most areas and well below the Australian figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 2,123 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 31.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 13.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $588 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,662 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.1% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE201013/melton/topic/first-nations