# First Nations — Wallan - Seymour

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: Wallan - Seymour (Indigenous Area)

A notably young First Nations population now lives in Wallan - Seymour, where the typical age is just 20. This group is markedly younger than both the Victorian and national typical age of 24. Stronger outcomes in education, employment, and income set this area apart from many similar places.

There are 1,073 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here. The typical age of 20 is among the lowest for similar areas and is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Year 12 completion is 41.0% for First Nations residents. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure of 37.0%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 8.9%, which is much lower than in most similar areas and well below the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Typical household income is $1,827, which is much higher than most similar areas. Personal income is also a little above the state figure and well above the national typical income of $540.

About 4.8% of First Nations people speak a traditional language. This 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 | 1,073 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 41.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 8.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $713 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,827 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.8% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE202016/wallan-seymour/topic/first-nations