# First Nations — Camden

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: Camden (Council (LGA))

Typical weekly household incomes of $2,390 for First Nations people in Camden are among the highest for similar areas. This community is notably young and far more likely to finish high school than the national average. Strong employment and education figures mark a standout profile for the area.

There are 3,868 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Camden, which is more than 91% of similar areas. The typical resident is just 20, making them noticeably younger than those in New South Wales and across Australia.

Schooling success is high here, with 45.9% of First Nations residents completing Year 12. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 35.0% and well above the national average.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is just 4.5%, which is among the lowest for similar areas. This is well below both the state rate of 9.8% and the national figure of 12.3%.

Household incomes are strong at $2,390, well above the New South Wales figure of $1,558. Similarly, a typical personal income of $880 is far above the national average of $540.

About 3.2% of First Nations people speak a First Nations language. This is lower than most other areas and well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3,868 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 45.9% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 4.5% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $880 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,390 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.2% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA11450/camden/topic/first-nations