# First Nations — Jensen

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: Jensen (Suburb / Locality)

A larger First Nations population than 87% of similar areas lives in Jensen. This community is notably young, with a typical age of just 18 years. This youthfulness is a standout feature compared to both the state and national figures.

There are 108 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here. The typical age is 18, which is noticeably younger than the Queensland figure of 23 and the Australian figure of 24.

School completion is strong, with 44.6% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is well above the Australian figure of 37% and a little above Queensland's 43.6%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations residents is 8.9%, which is around the middle for similar areas. This is well below both the Queensland rate of 13.3% and the national figure of 12.3%.

Typical household income is $2,222, which is well above the Queensland figure of $1,517. However, the typical personal income of $558 is about the same as the state and national figures.

About 8.3% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, which is higher than most similar areas. This is well below the Queensland figure of 11.6% and the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 108 | — |
| First Nations median age | 18 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 44.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 8.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $558 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,222 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 8.3% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31437/jensen/topic/first-nations