# First Nations — Deception Bay

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: Deception Bay (Suburb / Locality)

A much younger First Nations population than the state or national average lives in Deception Bay. There are 1,358 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, which is among the largest groups for areas of this size. The typical person in this group is only 20 years old.

The typical First Nations resident is 20, making this group noticeably younger than those in Queensland and across Australia.

About 38.7% of First Nations people finished Year 12, which is a little above the national figure but well below the Queensland average.

Unemployment for First Nations people is 15.5%, which is higher than in most similar areas and well above the national rate of 12.3%.

Typical household income for First Nations residents is $1,357, which is a little below both the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with a typical weekly pay of $495.

Only 4.4% of First Nations people speak a First Nations language, a figure that is well below the averages for Queensland and Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,358 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 38.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 15.5% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $495 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,357 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.4% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30819/deception-bay/topic/first-nations