# First Nations — Manningham

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: Manningham (Council (LGA))

A typical First Nations household in Manningham earns well above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $2,374. This area stands out for its high educational and economic outcomes compared to the rest of the state and country. About 297 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live here.

The typical First Nations resident is 24 years old, which is about the same as the Victorian and Australian figures.

School completion is high here, with 60% of First Nations residents finishing Year 12. This is far above the national rate of 37%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 8.1%, which is lower than most similar areas and well below the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Income levels are among the highest for this group at this level. Typical personal income is $831 per week, which is well above the national figure of $540.

About 4% of First Nations people speak an Indigenous language, a figure that is around the middle for similar areas but well below the Australian average of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 297 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 60.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 8.1% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $831 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,374 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA24210/manningham/topic/first-nations