# First Nations — Denistone 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.

Area: Denistone West (Suburb / Locality)

Only five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people lived in Denistone West at the last census. This small group is notably young, with a typical age of just 16 years, which is far below the national figure of 24 years.

The typical age of First Nations residents is 16, making this group much younger than most other areas. This is noticeably lower than the New South Wales average of 23 years.

Typical household income for First Nations people is $3,750, which is far above the Australian figure of $1,507. However, typical personal income is much lower at $262, falling far below the national figure of $540.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 5 | — |
| First Nations median age | 16 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $262 | — |
| First Nations household income | $3,750 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11242/denistone-west/topic/first-nations