# First Nations — Bruce Rock

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: Bruce Rock (Council (LGA))

More than half of First Nations people in Bruce Rock have finished Year 12, which is far above the national figure. This small group is notably young, with a typical age of just 20 years. While household incomes are slightly lower than the state average, personal earnings for individuals are well above the national trend.

There are 42 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Bruce Rock, a number smaller than about 88% of similar areas. This group is noticeably younger than those across Western Australia and the nation, with a typical age of 20.

School completion is high here, with 54.5% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is far above the Western Australian figure of 32.5% and the national average of 37%.

The typical personal income of $675 is well above the national figure of $540. However, household incomes are a little below the state and national averages, sitting at $1,218.

Language and culture remain strong, with 16.7% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the Australian figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 42 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 54.5% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $675 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,218 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 16.7% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA51120/bruce-rock/topic/first-nations