# First Nations — South-East

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-East (Indigenous Area)

About 1,596 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in South-East, a population size that is larger than about 65% of similar areas. The typical First Nations resident here is 24 years old, which is about the same as the figure for South Australia and the rest of the country.

The First Nations population totals 1,596 people. This group's typical age is 24 years, mirroring the age found across the state and the nation.

Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is 31.0%. This is well below the state figure of 34.7% and the national figure of 37.0%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 13.3%. This is a little below the South Australian rate of 15.6% and about the same as the national figure of 12.3%.

Typical weekly household income for First Nations residents is $1,337, which is about the same as the state figure. Personal incomes are $560, which is a little above the South Australian figure of $487.

Only 3.8% of First Nations people here speak a First Nations language. This is well below the 13.4% seen across South Australia and the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,596 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 31.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 13.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $560 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,337 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.8% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE401019/south-east/topic/first-nations