# First Nations — Millner - Jingili

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: Millner - Jingili (Indigenous Area)

About 17.5% of First Nations people in Millner - Jingili speak a traditional language, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The community is relatively young, with the typical First Nations resident aged 24. This group generally sees better education and employment outcomes than the Northern Territory average.

There are 458 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, a population that is smaller than in about 83% of similar areas. The typical age is 24, making this group a little younger than the Territory figure of 26.

School completion is strong, with 36.7% of First Nations residents finishing Year 12. This is far above the Northern Territory average of 23.2% and is about the same as the national figure.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 12.3%. This is well below the Northern Territory's 20.8% and aligns exactly with the Australian average.

Typical household income is $1,608, which is higher than most areas and a little above the Territory figure. Personal income is $511, which is well above the $323 seen across the Northern Territory.

While 17.5% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, this is far below the 60.1% average for the Northern Territory, though it remains well above the national figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 458 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 36.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 12.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $511 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,608 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 17.5% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE703010/millner-jingili/topic/first-nations