2,282
Lower than 76% of region (sa4) areas.
The number of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Brisbane - West · Region (SA4)
First Nations in Brisbane - West
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.
Far more First Nations people in Brisbane - West finished high school than the state or national average. This is a place where 68% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people completed Year 12, which is far above the figures for Queensland and Australia. This high level of education is reflected in better job and income outcomes for the community.
2,282
- 1–1: 7 areas
- 1–2: 0 areas
- 2–3: 0 areas
- 3–5: 1 area
- 5–7: 0 areas
- 7–10: 2 areas
- 10–15: 0 areas
- 15–21: 0 areas
- 21–31: 0 areas
- 31–46: 1 area
- 46–67: 0 areas
- 67–99: 0 areas
- 99–145: 0 areas
- 145–213: 1 area
- 213–312: 1 area
- 312–458: 1 area
- 458–671: 1 area
- 671–984: 2 areas
- 984–1,444: 4 areas
- 1,444–2,117: 4 areas
- 2,117–3,105: 9 areas
- 3,105–4,553: 13 areas
- 4,553–6,677: 16 areas
- 6,677–9,792: 13 areas
- 9,792–14,359: 13 areas
- 14,359–21,058: 11 areas
- 21,058–30,882: 6 areas
- 30,882–45,289: 1 area
All region (sa4) areas, 2021. The marker is Brisbane - West — lower than 76% of areas.
| Brisbane - West | 2,282 |
|---|---|
| Greater Brisbane | 76,942 |
| Queensland | 237,303 |
Population & age
How many people identify as First Nations, and the typical age.
There are 2,282 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is a smaller population than about 75% of similar areas. The typical age is 23, which is about the same as the Queensland figure.
23 yrs
Younger than 71% of region (sa4) areas.
Median age of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people — half are older, half younger.
Education
School completion among First Nations people.
School completion is a standout here, with 68% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is 24 points higher than the Queensland average and 31 points above the national figure.
68.0%
Higher than 99% of region (sa4) areas.
Share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.
Work
Engagement with the labour force.
The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 9.4%, which is lower than most other areas. This is well below the Queensland rate of 13.3%.
9.4%
Lower than 69% of region (sa4) areas.
Unemployed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a share of the First Nations labour force (aged 15+).
Income
Personal and household incomes.
Household income for First Nations people is much higher than in most areas, at $2,164. This is well above the typical Queensland household income of $1,517, with a similar strong gap compared to Australia.
$721
Higher than 80% of region (sa4) areas.
Median total personal income per week for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15+.
$2,164
Higher than 91% of region (sa4) areas.
Median total weekly income for households with one or more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members.
Language & culture
Use of an Australian Indigenous language at home.
About 6.7% of First Nations people here speak a First Nations language. While this is higher than most similar areas, it is well below the state and national figures.
6.7%
Higher than 61% of region (sa4) areas.
Share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who use an Australian Indigenous language at home.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for Brisbane - West
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). First Nations in Brisbane - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa4/304/brisbane-west/topic/first-nations