# First Nations — Geelong - Queenscliff

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: Geelong - Queenscliff (Indigenous Area)

More than 3,500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Geelong - Queenscliff, a population larger than in about 87% of similar areas. This group is generally young and fares better in school and work than the national average.

The typical First Nations resident is 24 years old, which is about the same as the figure for Victoria and Australia.

Schooling outcomes are strong here, with 42.1% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is well above the Australian figure of 37.0%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 9.5%, which is lower than most similar areas and a little below the national figure of 12.3%.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas. The usual personal income is $625, which is a little above the Australian figure of $540.

Language use is less common here than in other areas, with 4.4% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language. This is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3,572 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 42.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 9.5% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $625 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,605 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.4% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE202006/geelong-queenscliff/topic/first-nations