# First Nations — Brisbane Inner City

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: Brisbane Inner City (Region (SA4))

A typical First Nations resident in Brisbane Inner City is now 28, making this group noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. This age profile is reflected in a community with strong educational outcomes and higher typical incomes compared to national figures.

There are 4,039 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. At 28, the typical age for First Nations residents is much higher than in most similar areas.

School completion is a standout here, with 68.3% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is far above the national figure of 37.0%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 9.9%, which is lower than most areas and well below the Queensland figure of 13.3%.

Typical personal income for First Nations people is $781, which is well above the national figure of $540. This is consistent with household incomes of $1,803, which are higher than most areas.

About 8.4% of First Nations people speak a traditional language. While this is much higher than in most similar areas, it is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 4,039 | — |
| First Nations median age | 28 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 68.3% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 9.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $781 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,803 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 8.4% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa4/305/brisbane-inner-city/topic/first-nations