# First Nations — North Burnett

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: North Burnett (Council (LGA))

Low typical incomes and high unemployment mark the daily reality for many First Nations people in North Burnett. While there are 708 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents here, household incomes are well below both the state and national figures.

The typical First Nations resident is 26, which is noticeably older than the Queensland figure of 23.

Year 12 completion sits at 33%, which is far below the Queensland rate of 43.6% and well below the national figure.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 14.6%, which is a little above both the state and national levels.

Typical household income is just $946, which is well below the Queensland figure of $1,517. Personal income is also much lower than most areas at $449.

Only 3.4% of First Nations people speak a First Nations language, a figure that is well below the state and national averages.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 708 | — |
| First Nations median age | 26 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 33.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 14.6% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $449 | — |
| First Nations household income | $946 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.4% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA35760/north-burnett/topic/first-nations