# First Nations — Forest Lodge

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: Forest Lodge (Suburb / Locality)

A small but distinct community of 43 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people lives in Forest Lodge. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 30 years. They stand out for their high levels of education and a strong connection to traditional languages.

There are 43 First Nations residents in Forest Lodge, which is more than 78% of similar areas. The typical resident is 30 years old, making this group noticeably older than those in New South Wales and across Australia.

School completion is very high here, with 68.6% 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 20.7%, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the Australian figure of 12.3%.

Typical personal income is $1,125, which is far above the national figure of $540. Meanwhile, typical household income is $1,583, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

Traditional language is well preserved here, with 14.0% of First Nations people speaking a First Nations language. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 4.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 43 | — |
| First Nations median age | 30 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 68.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 20.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,125 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,583 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 14.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11549/forest-lodge/topic/first-nations