# First Nations — Merrylands - Holroyd

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: Merrylands - Holroyd (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

A remarkably high share of First Nations people speak a traditional language in Merrylands - Holroyd compared to other similar areas. There are 142 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents here, who are noticeably older than the state and national averages.

The typical First Nations resident is 30 years old, which is noticeably older than the New South Wales figure of 23 and the national average of 24.

School completion is strong, with 42.0% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is well above the 35.0% seen across New South Wales and the 37.0% national average.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 9.8%, which is about the same as the state figure and a little below the Australian average of 12.3%.

Typical household income is $1,031, which is among the lowest for similar areas and well below the state and national figures. Personal income is $556, which is lower than most areas but about the same as the national average.

Cultural ties are strong in this area, with 15.5% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language. This is among the highest for its level and far above the New South Wales figure of 4.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 142 | — |
| First Nations median age | 30 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 42.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 9.8% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $556 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,031 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 15.5% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125031714/merrylands-holroyd/topic/first-nations