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 Albany, accounting for 84.2% (1,175 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (87.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 65 people, while its share fell by 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Albany - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Albany in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Albany, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
English
2021 count
1,175
% of total
84.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,175
84.2%
-1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
90
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
90
6.4%
+0.1pp
Bislama
2021 count
17
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
17
1.2%
-
Italian
2021 count
12
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
12
0.9%
-0.2pp
Tagalog
2021 count
11
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
11
0.8%
+0.1pp
Mandarin
2021 count
11
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
11
0.8%
+0.4pp
German
2021 count
10
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
0.7%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+65
-1.0pp
Not stated
+8
+0.1pp
Italian
-2
-0.2pp
Tagalog
+2
+0.1pp
Mandarin
+6
+0.4pp
German
+5
+0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Albany. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,175 | 84.2% | 87.8% | 1,110 | 85.2% | 87.1% | +65 | -1.0pp |
| Not stated | 90 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 82 | 6.3% | 7.1% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Bislama | 17 | 1.2% | 0.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Italian | 12 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 14 | 1.1% | 0.6% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Tagalog | 11 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 9 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Mandarin | 11 | 0.8% | 0.3% | 5 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| German | 10 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,396 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,303 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +93 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.