# First Nations — Jones Hill

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: Jones Hill (Suburb / Locality)

A far lower proportion of First Nations people speak a traditional language in Jones Hill compared to the rest of the state. There are 42 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in the area, who tend to be younger than the national average.

The typical First Nations resident is 22 years old, making them a little younger than the typical person in Queensland and Australia. This group is larger than about 78% of similar areas.

Household income for First Nations people is $1,718, which is a little above the Queensland and national figures. Personal income is similar, with the typical amount at $593, slightly above the national figure.

No one in the First Nations community reported speaking a traditional language. This is far below the 11.6% recorded across Queensland and the 12.3% seen nationwide.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 42 | — |
| First Nations median age | 22 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $593 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,718 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31452/jones-hill/topic/first-nations