# First Nations — Brewarrina

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: Brewarrina (Council (LGA))

Almost 700 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Brewarrina, making it larger than about half of similar areas. The First Nations population here is notably older, with a typical age of 33, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

The typical First Nations resident is 33 years old. This is far older than the usual age for First Nations people in New South Wales, which is 23.

Year 12 completion for First Nations people is 17.7%, which is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure of 37%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations residents is 13%, which is higher than most areas and well above the New South Wales figure of 9.8%.

Household income for First Nations people is $771, which is far below the state figure of $1,558. Typical personal income is also much lower than most areas at $445.

Only 1% of First Nations people here speak a First Nations language. This is much lower than most similar areas and far below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 697 | — |
| First Nations median age | 33 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 17.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 13.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $445 | — |
| First Nations household income | $771 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 1.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA11200/brewarrina/topic/first-nations