# First Nations — Launceston

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: Launceston (Indigenous Area)

A growing First Nations community of 2,839 people now lives in Launceston, making it larger than about 83% of similar areas. The population is quite young, with a typical age of 24, which is about the same as the national figure.

There are 2,839 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Launceston. The typical person in this group is 24, which is a little younger than the Tasmania average of 25.

About 34.4% of First Nations residents finished Year 12. This is about the same as the 33.9% seen across Tasmania, though a little below the Australian figure of 37%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 13.7%. This is well above the state figure of 10.1% and a little above the national rate of 12.3%.

Typical household income is $1,229, which is lower than most areas and a little below both the state and national figures. However, personal income is $541, which is about the same as the national figure.

Only 2.3% of First Nations people speak a traditional language. This is much lower than most areas and well below the Australian average of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 2,839 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 34.4% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 13.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $541 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,229 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 2.3% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE601006/launceston/topic/first-nations