# First Nations — Sarina

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: Sarina (Indigenous Area)

A typical First Nations person in Sarina is just 21 years old, making the community noticeably younger than the national figure. This young population is backed by strong outcomes in jobs and income compared to similar areas.

There are 857 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Sarina. This group is a little younger than the Queensland average and noticeably younger than the national figure.

Year 12 completion is at 41.1%, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the Australian average.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 8.0%, a figure that is much lower than most similar areas and well below the national rate of 12.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,807, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also much higher than most similar areas.

About 5.5% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, which is well below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 857 | — |
| First Nations median age | 21 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 41.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 8.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $660 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,807 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.5% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE310011/sarina/topic/first-nations