# First Nations — Whyalla

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: Whyalla (Indigenous Area)

A typical weekly household income of just $898 for First Nations people is far below the national figure in Whyalla. This highlights a significant gap in financial security for the area's 1,180 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.

The First Nations population here is a little younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 23.

Year 12 completion sits at 28.5%, which is well below the South Australian figure of 34.7% and the national average.

Unemployment for First Nations people is 22.0%, a rate that is much higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure of 12.3%.

Alongside low household earnings, typical personal income is $447, which is a little below both the state and national figures.

About 7.7% of First Nations residents speak a traditional language, which is well below the South Australian rate of 13.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,180 | — |
| First Nations median age | 23 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 28.5% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 22.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $447 | — |
| First Nations household income | $898 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 7.7% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE402006/whyalla/topic/first-nations