# First Nations — Moreland - Broadmeadows

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: Moreland - Broadmeadows (Indigenous Area)

A strong educational record defines the First Nations community in Moreland - Broadmeadows, where 57.1% of people have finished Year 12. This is far above the national figure and helps the area stand out for its high typical incomes and low unemployment.

There are 1,635 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, which is more than in about 66% of similar areas. The typical person in this group is 27, making them noticeably older than the Victorian and national figures of 24.

School completion is a highlight for the community, with 57.1% finishing Year 12. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and is far above the 42.4% seen across Victoria.

Job prospects are strong, as the unemployment rate is just 6.9%. This is among the lowest for this level of area and is well below the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Typical earnings are much higher than in most similar areas. Household income is $1,709, while typical personal income is $725, both of which are above the Victorian and national figures.

About 7.6% of First Nations people here speak a First Nations language. This is a little above the Victorian rate of 5.2%, though it remains well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,635 | — |
| First Nations median age | 27 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 57.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 6.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $725 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,709 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 7.6% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE201015/moreland-broadmeadows/topic/first-nations