# First Nations — Rockingham

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: Rockingham (Council (LGA))

A remarkably young First Nations population of 3,605 people lives in Rockingham. This group is much younger than the state and national typical age, with many residents finishing Year 12 at rates well above the Australian figure.

The typical First Nations resident is just 20, making this group noticeably younger than the state and national average of 24 years.

School completion is strong here, as 40.2% of First Nations residents finished Year 12, which is well above both the Western Australian and national figures.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 14.8%, which is higher than most areas and a little above the national figure.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with household income at $1,793 and personal income at $677, both well above the national average.

About 7.5% of First Nations residents speak a traditional language; while this is higher than most areas, it is well below the state and national figures.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3,605 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 40.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 14.8% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $677 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,793 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 7.5% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA57490/rockingham/topic/first-nations