5
Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.
The number of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Ripplebrook · Suburb / Locality
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.
A typical First Nations resident in Ripplebrook is just 18 years old, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figure of 24. This young age profile is a standout feature for the area's First Nations community.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Ripplebrook — lower than 51% of areas.
| Ripplebrook | 5 |
|---|---|
| Victoria | 65,646 |
How many people identify as First Nations, and the typical age.
There are five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a number that is larger than about 52% of similar areas.
5
Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.
The number of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
18 yrs
Younger than 82% of suburb / locality areas.
Median age of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people — half are older, half younger.
Personal and household incomes.
Typical First Nations household income is $2,750, which is far above the Victorian figure of $1,565. However, typical personal income is much lower at $112, falling far below the national figure of $540.
$112
Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
Median total personal income per week for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15+.
$2,750
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
Median total weekly income for households with one or more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). First Nations in Ripplebrook [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22177/ripplebrook/topic/first-nations