# First Nations — Avon

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: Avon (Indigenous Area)

A typical First Nations resident in Avon is 28, which is noticeably older than the average across Western Australia and the nation. There are 976 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area. Most are navigating daily life with lower school completion rates and higher unemployment than people in similar regions.

The typical age for First Nations people here is 28, making this group noticeably older than both the state and national average of 24.

Year 12 completion is 26.7% for First Nations residents, which is lower than most areas and far below the national figure of 37.0%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 16.5%, which is higher than most areas and well above the Australian average of 12.3%.

Typical household income is $1,288, which is lower than most areas and a little below the state and national figures. Personal income is $482, roughly the same as the Western Australian average.

About 5.1% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, a figure that is far below the state average of 16.0% and well below the national figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 976 | — |
| First Nations median age | 28 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 26.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 16.5% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $482 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,288 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.1% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE507002/avon/topic/first-nations