# First Nations — Jabiru - Tiwi

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: Jabiru - Tiwi (Indigenous Region)

More than 10,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Jabiru - Tiwi, making it larger than about 69% of similar areas. This community is marked by a very strong connection to traditional culture, with nearly 90% of First Nations residents speaking a traditional language.

The typical First Nations resident is 26 years old. This is a little older than the national figure of 24 years, and about the same as the Northern Territory average.

Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is 24.5%, which is lower than most areas. This is a little above the Northern Territory's 23.2%, but far below the Australian figure of 37%.

Unemployment among First Nations people is 33.6%, which is much higher than most areas. This rate is far above both the Northern Territory (20.8%) and the national figure (12.3%).

Household income for First Nations residents is among the lowest at this level, at $950. This is well below the Northern Territory's $1,318 and the Australian figure of $1,507.

Language use is far above national and state levels, with 89.4% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language. This is far above the 60.1% seen in the Northern Territory and the 12.3% across Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 10,336 | — |
| First Nations median age | 26 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 24.5% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 33.6% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $232 | — |
| First Nations household income | $950 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 89.4% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ireg/IREG704/jabiru-tiwi/topic/first-nations