4
Lower than 99% of council (lga) areas.
The number of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Westonia · Council (LGA)
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.
A typical First Nations resident in Westonia is far older than the national figure, with a median age of 57 years. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small at just 4 people, those living here earn far more than the state and national averages.
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Westonia — lower than 99% of areas.
| Westonia | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rest of WA | 45,110 |
| Western Australia | 88,693 |
How many people identify as First Nations, and the typical age.
There are only 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Westonia, which is among the smallest populations for this group at this level. These residents are far older than those in Western Australia and across the country, with a typical age of 57.
4
Lower than 99% of council (lga) areas.
The number of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
57 yrs
Older than 99% of council (lga) areas.
Median age of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people — half are older, half younger.
Personal and household incomes.
Personal income for First Nations people is far above the national figure of $540, reaching a typical $1,124. Household income is also higher than most areas at $1,574, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
$1,124
Higher than 96% of council (lga) areas.
Median total personal income per week for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15+.
$1,574
Higher than 67% of council (lga) areas.
Median total weekly income for households with one or more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). First Nations in Westonia [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA59030/westonia/topic/first-nations