# First Nations — Ceduna - West Coast

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: Ceduna - West Coast (Indigenous Area)

A striking 43.6% of First Nations people in Ceduna - West Coast speak a traditional language, which is far above the national figure. This strong cultural connection exists alongside a population of 822 people whose typical age is 29, making them noticeably older than First Nations people across Australia.

The typical age for First Nations residents is 29 years, which is noticeably older than the South Australian and national figures of 24 years.

School completion is low here, with only 21.6% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is far below the national rate of 37%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 12.3%, which is about the same as the national figure and well below the South Australian rate.

Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $424, which is well below the national figure. Household incomes are also lower than most areas at $1,208.

Language preservation is very high in this area, with 43.6% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language. This is far above the state figure of 13.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 822 | — |
| First Nations median age | 29 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 21.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 12.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $424 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,208 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 43.6% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE403002/ceduna-west-coast/topic/first-nations