# First Nations — Yarra Ranges

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: Yarra Ranges (Indigenous Area)

First Nations populations in Yarra Ranges have grown over the last decade, now numbering 1,713 people. This community stands out for having a much higher typical household income than most similar areas, alongside very strong employment rates.

The typical age for First Nations people here is 25, which is a little older than the figure for both Victoria and Australia.

Year 12 completion is 43.2%, a result that is well above the national figure and much higher than most other areas.

Unemployment for First Nations people is just 6.4%, which is among the lowest for similar areas and well below the rates for Victoria and Australia.

Typical household income is $1,882, which is a little above the state and national figures and much higher than most areas.

About 4.8% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, which is about the same as the Victorian average but well below the national figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,713 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 43.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 6.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $674 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,882 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.8% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE201020/yarra-ranges/topic/first-nations