# First Nations — Riverglades

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: Riverglades (Suburb / Locality)

About 18.8% of First Nations people in Riverglades speak a traditional language, a figure well above the national average. This community of 32 people is notably younger than others across the state and country, with a typical age of just 20 years.

There are 32 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is more than 75% of similar areas. The typical age for this group is 20, making them noticeably younger than the state and national figure of 24.

Typical personal income for First Nations people is $833, which is far above the South Australian figure of $487. Household income sits at $1,625, which is well above the state average and about the same as the national figure.

The use of traditional languages is much higher here than in most areas. At 18.8%, this is well above both the South Australian rate of 13.4% and the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 32 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $833 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,625 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 18.8% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41261/riverglades/topic/first-nations