# First Nations — Noosaville

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: Noosaville (Suburb / Locality)

Ninety-two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Noosaville, which is more than most similar areas. The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 31.

The typical First Nations resident is 31 years old. This is far older than the Queensland figure of 23 and noticeably older than the Australian average of 24.

Schooling levels are high here, with 53.3% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is far above the 37% national figure and well above the state average.

No First Nations residents are currently unemployed. This 0% rate is far below the Queensland figure of 13.3% and the Australian average of 12.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is about the same as across Queensland and Australia. However, typical personal income is $550, which is lower than in most similar areas.

About 7.6% of First Nations people speak a traditional language. This is higher than in most similar areas, although it is well below the state and national figures.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 92 | — |
| First Nations median age | 31 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 53.3% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $550 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,562 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 7.6% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32162/noosaville/topic/first-nations