# First Nations — South-West

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: South-West (Indigenous Area)

A typical First Nations resident in South-West is just 22 years old, making the population a little younger than both the state and national figures. There are 1,849 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is a larger population than about 69% of similar regions.

The First Nations population is notably young, with a typical age of 22. This is two years younger than the typical age for First Nations people across Western Australia and the rest of the country.

About 32.4% of First Nations people here finished Year 12. This is about the same as the Western Australian figure, but sits well below the national rate of 37%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 12.9%. This is a little below the state figure of 15.9% and is about the same as the national rate of 12.3%.

Household income for First Nations people is $1,622, which is higher than most similar areas and a little above the state figure. Typical personal income is $560, which is a little above the state average.

Only 5.9% of First Nations residents speak a First Nations language. This is far below the Western Australian figure of 16% and well below the national average of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,849 | — |
| First Nations median age | 22 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 32.4% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 12.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $560 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,622 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.9% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE507015/south-west/topic/first-nations