Cultural diversity
Language used at home
About this topic
Language used at home shows which languages people speak in their home life and whether English or another language is used most often. It is a key indicator of cultural diversity and language retention within communities.
This topic is useful for planning communication, multicultural services, and local engagement. It should be analysed together with proficiency in English and birthplace, because language alone does not show migration history or support needs.
Interpretation notes
- The Census records the language used most often at home, so it does not capture every language a person can speak.
- Language used at home is not a measure of English proficiency, literacy, or migration history on its own.
Key insight
In 2021, English was the most common language used at home among residents in Adelaide Plains, accounting for 88.2% (8,678 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (87.7%).
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Adelaide Plains - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Adelaide Plains in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Adelaide Plains, with comparison markers for Regional SA.
English
2021 count
8,678
% of total
88.2%
Change from 2016
-
8,678
88.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
611
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-
611
6.2%
-
Bislama
2021 count
83
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
83
0.8%
-
Italian
2021 count
74
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
74
0.8%
-
Greek
2021 count
67
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
67
0.7%
-
Vietnamese
2021 count
58
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
58
0.6%
-
Khmer
2021 count
26
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-
26
0.3%
-
Romanian
2021 count
19
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-
19
0.2%
-
Arabic
2021 count
14
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-
14
0.1%
-
Serbian
2021 count
12
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-
12
0.1%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Language used at home for Adelaide Plains. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| English | 8,678 | 88.2% | 87.7% | - | - | 87.9% | - | - |
| Not stated | 611 | 6.2% | 6.9% | - | - | 7.1% | - | - |
| Bislama | 83 | 0.8% | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Italian | 74 | 0.8% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Greek | 67 | 0.7% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Vietnamese | 58 | 0.6% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Khmer | 26 | 0.3% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Romanian | 19 | 0.2% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Arabic | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Serbian | 12 | 0.1% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Total | 9,835 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.