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 Euston (part), accounting for 68.5% (564 people). This share was lower than Balranald (A) (77.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 65 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Euston (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Euston (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Balranald (A) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Euston (part), with comparison markers for Balranald (A).
English
2021 count
564
% of total
68.5%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
564
68.5%
-7.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
143
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
143
17.4%
+3.4pp
Italian
2021 count
39
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
39
4.7%
-1.5pp
Mandarin
2021 count
23
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
23
2.8%
+2.4pp
Tongan
2021 count
19
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
19
2.3%
+0.7pp
Fijian
2021 count
12
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
12
1.5%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-65
-7.0pp
Not stated
+26
+3.4pp
Italian
-13
-1.5pp
Mandarin
+20
+2.4pp
Tongan
+6
+0.7pp
Fijian
+9
+1.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Euston (part). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Balranald (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 564 | 68.5% | 77.3% | 629 | 75.5% | 83.3% | -65 | -7.0pp |
| Not stated | 143 | 17.4% | 13.9% | 117 | 14.0% | 10.4% | +26 | +3.4pp |
| Italian | 39 | 4.7% | 2.2% | 52 | 6.2% | 3.0% | -13 | -1.5pp |
| Mandarin | 23 | 2.8% | 1.7% | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +20 | +2.4pp |
| Tongan | 19 | 2.3% | 0.7% | 13 | 1.6% | 0.5% | +6 | +0.7pp |
| Fijian | 12 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +9 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 823 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 833 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.