# First Nations — Carpentaria - Burke - Mornington

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: Carpentaria - Burke - Mornington (Indigenous Area)

Over 3,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Carpentaria - Burke - Mornington, a population size larger than about 84% of similar areas. While the typical age of First Nations residents is 24, many face significant challenges with employment and low incomes.

There are 3,062 First Nations people in the area. The typical person is 24 years old, which is about the same as the national figure.

School completion is low here, with only 19.2% of First Nations residents finishing Year 12. This is far below the Queensland figure of 43.6%.

Joblessness is a major issue, as the First Nations unemployment rate is 17.9%. This is well above both the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income for First Nations families is $1,045, which is well below the Queensland figure of $1,517. Personal incomes are also far below the state average at $344.

Cultural ties remain strong, with 13.2% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language. This is a little above the state average of 11.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3,062 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 19.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 17.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $344 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,045 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 13.2% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE304002/carpentaria-burke-mornington/topic/first-nations