# First Nations — Loxton - Waikerie - Mid Murray

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: Loxton - Waikerie - Mid Murray (Indigenous Area)

A typical age of just 22 years defines the First Nations community in Loxton - Waikerie - Mid Murray. This young population faces significant economic challenges, with household incomes falling well below both state and national figures.

There are 545 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here. They are a little younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 22.

Year 12 completion sits at 34.6%, which is about the same as the South Australian figure and just a little below the national rate of 37.0%.

Unemployment for First Nations people is 15.2%, which is higher than most similar areas and a little above the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Household income is much lower than most areas, at $1,023, which is well below the state and national figures. The typical personal income is $492, a little below the national average.

Only 4.8% of First Nations people here speak a First Nations language, which is well below both the South Australian and Australian figures.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 545 | — |
| First Nations median age | 22 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 34.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 15.2% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $492 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,023 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.8% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE401010/loxton-waikerie-mid-murray/topic/first-nations