New government data on health, education and corrective services paints a gloomy picture of disadvantage for Indigenous Australians.

On coming into office just over a year ago, the Federal Government promised to close the gap in life expectancy between Indigenous Australians and the national average.

A report from the Productivity Commission shows the Government has a long way to go.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have mortality rates up to three times higher than non-indigenous people and the infant mortality rate is significantly higher as well.

The data from services provided by the Commonwealth and the state and territory governments also shows Indigenous students are less likely to meet national benchmarks in reading, writing and numeracy, and they are less likely to stay in school.

The rate of children needing protection is seven times higher than the national average.

Indigenous Australians are also 20 times more likely to end up in prison than the average Australian and they likely to die at a younger age.