# First Nations — Karoonda - Lameroo

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: Karoonda - Lameroo (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

A typical First Nations resident in Karoonda - Lameroo is far older than those across the state, with a median age of 40 years. This small population of 52 people faces significant challenges, particularly with very low school completion rates and incomes well below the national figure.

The typical First Nations resident here is 40, which is far older than the national figure of 24. There are 52 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, a smaller number than in about 83% of similar areas.

Only 17.1% of First Nations residents have finished Year 12. This is among the lowest rates for similar areas and is far below the South Australian figure of 34.7%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 13.0%, which is higher than most similar areas. This is about the same as the national figure of 12.3%.

Typical household incomes for First Nations people are much lower than most areas at $1,125, which is well below the Australian figure. Typical personal income is also low at $487.

No one in this group speaks a First Nations language. This is far below the South Australian rate of 13.4% and much lower than most similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 52 | — |
| First Nations median age | 40 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 17.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 13.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $487 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,125 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/407031161/karoonda-lameroo/topic/first-nations