# First Nations — Smithfield - Elizabeth North

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: Smithfield - Elizabeth North (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

A growing First Nations presence is a key feature of Smithfield - Elizabeth North, where 745 people now identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This population is notably young and faces significant challenges with employment and income compared to the wider region.

The typical First Nations resident is 22 years old, making the group a little younger than the state and national figures of 24 years.

School completion rates are low, with only 29.8% of First Nations residents finishing Year 12, which is well below the Australian figure of 37.0%.

Unemployment is a major issue here, with 29.7% of First Nations people out of work. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and far above the national figure of 12.3%.

Household incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $962, which is well below the national figure of $1,507.

About 5.1% of First Nations residents speak a traditional language, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 745 | — |
| First Nations median age | 22 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 29.8% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 29.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $429 | — |
| First Nations household income | $962 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.1% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/402021034/smithfield-elizabeth-north/topic/first-nations