# First Nations — Clear Island Waters

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: Clear Island Waters (Suburb / Locality)

More First Nations people live in Clear Island Waters than in about 78% of similar areas. The community is notably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 33 years. This group also sees higher education and income levels compared to most other areas.

There are 41 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here. At 33 years old, the typical resident is far older than the Queensland average of 23 years.

Schooling levels are high, with 46.7% of First Nations residents finishing Year 12. This is well above the national figure of 37.0%.

Employment is very strong for First Nations people in this area, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the Queensland rate of 13.3%.

Personal income is higher than most areas, with a typical amount of $849. This is well above the national figure of $540. Household income is slightly higher than the state and national averages at $1,666.

No one in this group speaks a First Nations language, which is far below the Queensland rate of 11.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 41 | — |
| First Nations median age | 33 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 46.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $849 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,666 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30618/clear-island-waters/topic/first-nations