# First Nations — Canada Bay

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: Canada Bay (Suburb / Locality)

A small number of First Nations people live in Canada Bay, with only 7 residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a larger group than in about 56% of similar areas, but the typical resident here is far older than the national figure.

The typical First Nations resident is 43 years old. This is much higher than most areas and far older than the typical age of 24 across Australia.

Household income for First Nations people is $725, which is among the lowest at this level and far below the New South Wales figure of $1,558. Typical personal income is also well below the national figure, sitting at $374.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 7 | — |
| First Nations median age | 43 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $374 | — |
| First Nations household income | $725 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10784/canada-bay/topic/first-nations