# First Nations — Geraldton

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: Geraldton (Indigenous Area)

Over 3,700 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Geraldton, a population size larger than about 88% of similar areas. This community is relatively young, with a typical age of 24, which is about the same as the figures for Western Australia and the nation.

There are 3,736 First Nations people living here. The typical person in this group is 24 years old, which matches the state and national figures.

Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is 28.8%, which is lower than most areas and well below both the state (32.5%) and national (37.0%) figures.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 17.8%. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,301, which is a little below the state and national figures. Personal income is lower than in most areas, with a typical amount of $485.

About 7.3% of First Nations people speak a First Nations language. This is around the middle for similar areas, though it is well below the figures for Western Australia and Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3,736 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 28.8% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 17.8% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $485 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,301 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 7.3% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE502004/geraldton/topic/first-nations