# First Nations — Mareeba

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: Mareeba (Council (LGA))

Over 3,200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Mareeba, which is more than in about 89% of similar areas. This community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 28 years.

There are 3,260 First Nations people in the area. The typical resident is 28, making this group noticeably older than those in Queensland and across Australia.

Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is 26.7%, which is far below the Queensland figure of 43.6% and the national average of 37.0%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 20.2%, which is much higher than most areas and well above the national figure of 12.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,233, which is a little below the national figure of $1,507. Personal income is also much lower than in most areas at $460 per week.

About 5.8% of First Nations residents speak a First Nations language, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3,260 | — |
| First Nations median age | 28 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 26.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 20.2% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $460 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,233 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.8% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA34880/mareeba/topic/first-nations