# First Nations — Dalwallinu

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: Dalwallinu (Council (LGA))

A small First Nations population of 84 people lives in Dalwallinu, where the typical resident is noticeably older than in the rest of the state. While educational attainment is low, the community is seeing very strong employment outcomes and typical incomes that sit above the national figure.

The typical First Nations resident here is 29 years old, which is noticeably older than the typical 24-year-old in Western Australia or across the country.

School completion is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 17.6% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 37.0%.

Employment is very high for this group, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. This is far below the 12.3% seen across Australia.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas at $1,792. Typical personal income is $560, which is a little above the state figure of $481.

Only 3.6% of First Nations people here speak a First Nations language. This is well below the Australian figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 84 | — |
| First Nations median age | 29 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 17.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $560 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,792 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.6% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA52520/dalwallinu/topic/first-nations