# First Nations — Crace

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: Crace (Suburb / Locality)

A growing First Nations community now lives in Crace, where 84 people identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This population is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of just 20 years.

The typical First Nations resident is 20, which is noticeably younger than the typical age of 24 in both the ACT and Australia.

School completion is very high here, with 73.3% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is far above the national figure of 37.0% and the ACT's 58.7%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 15.6%, which is higher than most areas and well above the 7.2% seen across the ACT.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with household income at $3,042, which is well above the ACT figure of $2,289.

Cultural connection is strong, as 11.9% of First Nations people speak a traditional language. This is well above the ACT's 7.5% and about the same as the national figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 84 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 73.3% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 15.6% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,166 | — |
| First Nations household income | $3,042 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 11.9% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL80042/crace/topic/first-nations