# First Nations — Eyre

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: Eyre (Indigenous Area)

Nearly 20% of First Nations people in Eyre speak a traditional language, a rate well above the national figure. There are 522 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, and they tend to be older than those in similar regions.

The typical First Nations resident here is 28, which is noticeably older than the usual age of 24 found across South Australia and the rest of the country.

School completion rates are low, with only 28.9% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is well below the South Australian figure of 34.7%.

About 12.7% of First Nations people are unemployed, which is around the middle for similar areas and just a little below the state average.

Typical incomes are quite strong here, with household earnings of $1,637 being well above the South Australian figure. Personal incomes are also higher than most areas, at $575.

Cultural ties remain strong, as 19.7% of the First Nations population speaks a traditional language. This is well above the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 522 | — |
| First Nations median age | 28 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 28.9% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 12.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $575 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,637 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 19.7% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE402003/eyre/topic/first-nations