# First Nations — Warrnambool

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: Warrnambool (Indigenous Area)

Daily life for the 705 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Warrnambool is shaped by a young population and a strong connection to culture. While some economic gaps remain compared to the state, the community maintains a distinct identity and a typical age that matches the rest of the country.

The First Nations community in Warrnambool is smaller than in about 70% of similar areas. People here are typically young, with a usual age of 24, which is about the same as in Victoria and across Australia.

School completion rates are lower than in other parts of the country, with 32.2% of First Nations residents finishing Year 12. This is far below the Victorian figure of 42.4%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 11.7%, which is around the middle for similar areas. This is a little above the Victorian rate of 9.6%, but about the same as the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,368, which is a little below the figures for Victoria and Australia. However, the typical personal income of $570 is higher than in most similar areas.

Speaking a First Nations language is more common here than in the rest of Victoria, with 7.4% of the community doing so. This is well below the national average of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 705 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 32.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 11.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $570 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,368 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 7.4% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE202017/warrnambool/topic/first-nations