# First Nations — Turrella

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: Turrella (Suburb / Locality)

A far higher proportion of First Nations people in Turrella finished Year 12 compared to the rest of the state. This community of 31 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people shows strong outcomes in education and household wealth.

The typical First Nations resident is 25, making them a little older than those in New South Wales and Australia.

Half of First Nations people here completed Year 12, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 35%.

Typical household income for First Nations residents is $2,250, which is well above the national figure of $1,507. Personal incomes are $599, about the same as the state average.

About 9.7% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average of 4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 31 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 50.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $599 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,250 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 9.7% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14000/turrella/topic/first-nations