# First Nations — Point Arkwright

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: Point Arkwright (Suburb / Locality)

Only three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Point Arkwright, making it a sparsely populated area for First Nations residents. The small group is notably young, with a typical age of just 16 years.

The typical First Nations resident is 16, which is far younger than the national figure of 24 and noticeably younger than the Queensland average of 23.

Typical personal income for First Nations people is $1,500, which is far above the Queensland and national figures. However, typical household income is $1,375, which is a little below the state and national averages.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3 | — |
| First Nations median age | 16 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,500 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,375 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32342/point-arkwright/topic/first-nations