# First Nations — Upper Goulburn Valley

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: Upper Goulburn Valley (Indigenous Area)

A low unemployment rate of 8.3% marks the First Nations experience in Upper Goulburn Valley. This is much lower than most similar areas, reflecting a strong connection to work for the 856 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

The typical First Nations resident is 25, making this group a little older than the state and national figure of 24.

Year 12 completion sits at 38.1%, which is higher than most similar areas and a little above the Australian figure of 37.0%.

Job seekers face fewer hurdles here, with an unemployment rate of 8.3% that is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Typical personal income is $584, which is higher than most similar areas and a little above the national figure. However, typical household income of $1,325 is a little below both the state and national figures.

Only 4.1% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, a figure that 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 | 856 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 38.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 8.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $584 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,325 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.1% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE202015/upper-goulburn-valley/topic/first-nations