what percentage of australians are indigenous
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About 3.8% of Australians identify as Indigenous, based on the 2021 Australian Census and related estimates.
This figure refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples together, with estimates of about 983,700 to 984,000 people out of the total Australian population.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Indigenous Australians as a share of the population | 3.8% | [1][3]
| Estimated Indigenous population | About 983,700–984,000 | [3][1]