# First Nations — Mount Samson

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: Mount Samson (Suburb / Locality)

A small number of First Nations people call Mount Samson home, but they enjoy a much higher typical income than those in other areas. This is a tiny group of just 9 people, though they are notably older than the state and national figures.

The typical First Nations resident is 36, which is far older than the Queensland average of 23 and the Australian figure of 24.

Household incomes for First Nations people are far above the state and national figures, with a typical weekly amount of $2,625. This is reflected in personal incomes, which are among the highest for this area at $1,375.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 9 | — |
| First Nations median age | 36 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,375 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,625 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32019/mount-samson/topic/first-nations