# First Nations — South Burnett

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: South Burnett (Indigenous Area)

A noticeably young population defines the 1,123 First Nations people living in South Burnett. The typical person in this group is only 20 years old, which is much younger than the national figure of 24.

First Nations residents here are among the youngest in the region, with a typical age of 20. This is noticeably younger than the Queensland average of 23 and the Australian figure of 24.

About 37.4% of First Nations people have finished Year 12. While this is higher than most similar areas, it is well below the Queensland rate of 43.6%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 13.4%. This is about the same as the Queensland figure of 13.3% and a little above the national rate of 12.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,371, which is a little below the Queensland figure of $1,517. Personal income is $552, roughly the same as the national figure of $540.

Only 2.7% of First Nations people here speak a traditional language. This is much lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,123 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 37.4% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 13.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $552 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,371 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 2.7% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE306013/south-burnett/topic/first-nations