# First Nations — Huonville

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: Huonville (Suburb / Locality)

More than 300 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Huonville, making it one of the largest groups at this level. The community is relatively young, with a typical age of 25 years.

There are 325 First Nations people in Huonville. Their typical age is 25, which is about the same as in Tasmania and slightly older than the national figure of 24.

Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is 35.2%, which is lower than most similar areas. This is a little above the Tasmanian figure and slightly below the Australian average.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 5.8%, which is lower than most areas. This is well below the rates for both Tasmania (10.1%) and Australia (12.3%).

Typical weekly household income is $1,478, which is about the same as in Tasmania and Australia. Personal income is $627, a little above the national figure of $540.

No one in this group reported speaking a First Nations language. This is lower than most areas and far below the national figure of 12.3%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 325 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 35.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 5.8% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $627 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,478 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60285/huonville/topic/first-nations