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 Llanarth (NSW), accounting for 91.8% (2,093 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (87.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 131 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Llanarth (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Llanarth (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Llanarth (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
English
2021 count
2,093
% of total
91.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
2,093
91.8%
+1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
50
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
50
2.2%
-1.1pp
Mandarin
2021 count
17
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
17
0.7%
+0.1pp
Bengali
2021 count
16
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
16
0.7%
-0.6pp
Nepali
2021 count
13
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
13
0.6%
-
Spanish
2021 count
10
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
0.4%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+131
+1.6pp
Not stated
-22
-1.1pp
Mandarin
+3
+0.1pp
Bengali
-12
-0.6pp
Spanish
+7
+0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Llanarth (NSW). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 2,093 | 91.8% | 87.7% | 1,962 | 90.2% | 86.9% | +131 | +1.6pp |
| Not stated | 50 | 2.2% | 6.9% | 72 | 3.3% | 9.0% | -22 | -1.1pp |
| Mandarin | 17 | 0.7% | 0.2% | 14 | 0.6% | 0.2% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Bengali | 16 | 0.7% | 0.2% | 28 | 1.3% | 0.1% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Nepali | 13 | 0.6% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Spanish | 10 | 0.4% | 0.2% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 2,280 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +104 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.