# First Nations — Canning

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: Canning (Council (LGA))

A total of 1,236 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Canning, which is more than in about 69% of similar areas. This population is notably young, with a typical age of just 22 years.

The typical age of First Nations residents is 22, making them a little younger than those in Western Australia and across Australia, where the usual age is 24.

School completion is strong here, with 40% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is well above the Western Australian figure of 32.5%.

Finding work is a significant challenge, as the unemployment rate for First Nations people is 19.4%. This is much higher than most areas and well above the national figure of 12.3%.

The typical personal income is $489, which is lower than most areas and a little below the national figure of $540. Weekly household income is $1,356, which is a little below the state's $1,480.

Speaking a First Nations language is common for 11.9% of people here. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the Western Australian figure of 16%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,236 | — |
| First Nations median age | 22 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 40.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 19.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $489 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,356 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 11.9% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA51330/canning/topic/first-nations