# First Nations — Sefton

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: Sefton (Suburb / Locality)

A much higher share of First Nations people speak a traditional language in Sefton compared to the rest of New South Wales. This small community includes 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a typical age of 23.

The 30 First Nations residents in Sefton make this a larger group than about 74% of similar areas. The typical age is 23, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.

Typical weekly incomes for First Nations households are $1,687, which is a little above the New South Wales figure of $1,558. Individual personal income is also a bit higher than the state and national figures.

Ten per cent of First Nations people here speak a traditional language. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 4%, though it sits a little below the national average of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | — |
| First Nations median age | 23 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $724 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,687 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 10.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13531/sefton/topic/first-nations