# First Nations — Nannup

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: Nannup (Council (LGA))

A small number of First Nations people live in Nannup, but they are notably older than those in other parts of the state. While 40 people identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, the typical age is 45, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

The typical age for First Nations residents is 45, which is among the highest in similar areas and 21 years older than the typical person in Western Australia.

School completion is high here, with 41.9% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is well above both the state figure of 32.5% and the national average of 37%.

Household income for First Nations people is $1,125, which is much lower than most areas and well below the state figure of $1,480. Personal income is also much lower than most areas at $425.

No one in the First Nations community speaks a First Nations language. This is far below the Western Australian figure of 16% and the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 40 | — |
| First Nations median age | 45 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 41.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $425 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,125 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA56300/nannup/topic/first-nations