# First Nations — Queensland

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: Queensland (State / Territory)

More than 237,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Queensland, which is a much higher number than in most other states. This population is notably young, with a typical age of just 23. These figures highlight a significant and youthful First Nations presence across the state.

The typical age of First Nations people in Queensland is 23, which is much lower than in most other areas and a little younger than the national figure of 24.

School completion is a strong point here, with 43.6% of First Nations people finishing Year 12. This is well above the Australian figure of 37.0%.

The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 13.3%, which is higher than most other areas and a little above the national rate of 12.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,517 and personal income is $563. Both figures are higher than in most other areas and about the same as the national figures.

About 11.6% of First Nations people speak a First Nations language, which is around the middle for similar areas and about the same as the 12.3% national figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 237,303 | — |
| First Nations median age | 23 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 43.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 13.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $563 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,517 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 11.6% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ste/3/queensland/topic/first-nations