# First Nations — Central 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: Central West Coast (Indigenous Area)

A typical First Nations person in Central West Coast is 29, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures of 24. While there are 337 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, the community faces significant gaps in education and employment compared to the rest of Australia.

The typical age for First Nations residents is 29, making this group noticeably older than those in Western Australia and across the country. This population of 337 people is smaller than in about 91% of similar areas.

Year 12 completion sits at 23.1%, which is far below the national figure of 37.0% and well below the state's 32.5%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 22.0%, which is much higher than most areas and well above the national rate of 12.3%.

Typical household income is $1,205, which is well below the Australian figure of $1,507. Personal incomes are also much lower than most areas, with a typical amount of $426.

About 8.9% of the First Nations population speaks a traditional language, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national averages.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 337 | — |
| First Nations median age | 29 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 23.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 22.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $426 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,205 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 8.9% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE502003/central-west-coast/topic/first-nations