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 Acacia Gardens, accounting for 51.3% (1,888 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (47.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 166 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Acacia Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Acacia Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Acacia Gardens, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
English
2021 count
1,888
% of total
51.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,888
51.3%
-2.8pp
Punjabi
2021 count
297
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
297
8.1%
+1.3pp
Hindi
2021 count
209
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
209
5.7%
+0.6pp
Tagalog
2021 count
106
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
106
2.9%
-0.5pp
Tamil
2021 count
96
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
96
2.6%
+1.0pp
Gujarati
2021 count
96
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
96
2.6%
+0.2pp
Mandarin
2021 count
78
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
78
2.1%
+0.8pp
Urdu
2021 count
62
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
62
1.7%
0.0pp
Arabic
2021 count
58
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
58
1.6%
-0.1pp
Cantonese
2021 count
48
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
48
1.3%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-166
-2.8pp
Punjabi
+37
+1.3pp
Hindi
+16
+0.6pp
Tagalog
-23
-0.5pp
Tamil
+34
+1.0pp
Gujarati
+4
+0.2pp
Mandarin
+29
+0.8pp
Urdu
-4
0.0pp
Arabic
-6
-0.1pp
Cantonese
+7
+0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Acacia Gardens. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,888 | 51.3% | 47.6% | 2,054 | 54.1% | 53.7% | -166 | -2.8pp |
| Punjabi | 297 | 8.1% | 5.2% | 260 | 6.8% | 3.6% | +37 | +1.3pp |
| Hindi | 209 | 5.7% | 4.4% | 193 | 5.1% | 4.0% | +16 | +0.6pp |
| Tagalog | 106 | 2.9% | 3.8% | 129 | 3.4% | 4.0% | -23 | -0.5pp |
| Tamil | 96 | 2.6% | 2.0% | 62 | 1.6% | 1.5% | +34 | +1.0pp |
| Gujarati | 96 | 2.6% | 2.4% | 92 | 2.4% | 1.4% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Mandarin | 78 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 49 | 1.3% | 1.4% | +29 | +0.8pp |
| Urdu | 62 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 66 | 1.7% | 1.6% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Arabic | 58 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 64 | 1.7% | 3.0% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Cantonese | 48 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 41 | 1.1% | 1.0% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 3,680 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -120 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.